Hey team, I currently finished developing a premium theme for a client, I am in the process of migrating to their store, I will download the theme files and plan on repurchasing the theme on their store, I know before that in order to get a refund I would need to close the original store since the premium theme is linked to that store, I would like to know if I purchase the new theme can I keep the original store open? I would like to have all the setting on the original store still there to reference in case we are missing anything
Topic summary
Main issue: A developer finished a premium Shopify theme on an original store and plans to migrate it to a client’s store by downloading the files and repurchasing the theme on the client’s store. They ask if, after purchasing the new license, they can keep the original store open to retain settings for reference, noting they previously understood refunds required closing the original store because the theme is tied to that store.
Response: A partner advises that if it’s the developer’s own theme intended for client purchase, it should be published publicly in the Shopify Theme Store so the client can buy it. After purchase, the theme appears in the buyer’s store for customization and publishing.
Status: The reply explains the purchase/publish process but does not address the core question about keeping the original store open or any refund/licensing implications. No decisions or concrete next steps were confirmed; the key question remains unanswered.
Hello,
I am San from MS Web Designer.
If you have created your own theme and want clients to purchase it from the Shopify Theme Store, you must first publish the theme and make it public so that your clients can view and purchase it. Once a client has purchased the theme, it will be automatically added to your store, and then you can customize the theme before publishing it.
Do let me know in case of any concerns.
Regards,
San