How to share a Shopify theme preview (unpublished)
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You can share an unpublished Shopify theme without publishing it. Go to Online Store > Themes, preview the draft, click Share preview and copy that link. Do not copy the URL in the address bar. That one only works while you are logged in. Same steps on Dawn and every other theme. Last checked in 2026.
Previewing the offline theme
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Firstly, from your Shopify admin, navigate to Online Store > Themes.
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Find the theme that you want to share and click on Actions > Preview.
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On the new page that appeared, wait for a second and at the bottom of the screen you'll see a bar pop up.
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On this bar, click on the button Share Preview > Copy Link.
Note: Make sure you click on this button, do not share the URL on the top of your page because it won't work. -
Now just share the generated link with whoever you wish!
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