No upload theme option on shopify admin dashboard

Topic summary

A user encountered a missing “Add theme file” button in their Shopify admin dashboard while attempting to upload a licensed custom theme purchased from Etsy. This prevented them from adding the theme to their store’s theme library.

Troubleshooting suggestions provided:

  • Clear browser cache or try a different browser/private browsing mode
  • Check shopifystatus.com for store-specific issues
  • Review the store owner’s email (including spam folder) for Shopify notifications
  • Use alternative upload methods: Shopify CLI or Theme Kit via API

The original poster confirmed they resolved the issue but did not specify which solution worked. Another user later reported experiencing the same problem and requested clarification on the specific fix, which remains unanswered.

Summarized with AI on October 26. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

Hello, I hope everyone is doing well.

I’m currently using a custom theme from Etsy (and I do have the theme licensed). However, I can’t seem to find the “Add theme file” option in my Shopify store. I’ve created many Shopify stores before, and I’m aware that this button is usually located in the theme library. Is anyone else experiencing this issue? If so, could someone provide a solution?

Screenshot: https://prnt.sc/iRHo04y0OvDq

@Digital_Imran try in a different browser, or with a clean browser cache, private browsing etc.

Also check shopifystatus.com for the specific store.

Check that stores owner email for any issue emails from shopify itself, including the spam folder.

Otherwise just try the shopify-cli or themekit to manage themes over the api.

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I got the solution. Thank you so much :slightly_smiling_face:

What specifically was the issue?

what was the solution. I am having the same issue.