> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.upstackdata.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Ensure Upstack Data Theme App Extension is Enabled

> Enable the Upstack Data theme app embed in your Shopify theme editor so the tracking pixel loads on every storefront page and captures events server-side.

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> * In Shopify Admin, navigate to **Online Store → Themes → Customize**
> * Click the **App embeds** icon in the theme customizer
> * Enable **Upstack Data** and click **Save**
> * **Verify** with a test purchase

> [!NOTE]
>
> For your tracking events to fire correctly in Shopify, you need to ensure the **Upstack Data** Theme App Extension is enabled in your live theme. Once complete, we recommend a test purchase to verify conversion tracking is working properly.

## Prerequisites

* The Upstack Data app installed on your Shopify store (see [How to Download and Install Upstack Data App in Shopify](https://docs.upstackdata.com/sources/catalog/shopify/how-to-download-and-install-upstack-data-app-in-shopify.md))

* [Shopify Admin](https://admin.shopify.com) access with permission to edit themes

* Your live theme accessible from **Online Store → Themes**

## Steps to enable Upstack Data Theme App Extension

**1. Sign in to Shopify Admin**

Sign in to your [Shopify Admin](https://admin.shopify.com).

![Shopify Admin login page](https://mintcdn.com/upstackdata-afbed50d/r7kPU9Z0Ocj96UFU/images/intercom/73ec617d5dea0c8e.jpeg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=r7kPU9Z0Ocj96UFU\&q=85\&s=03af482118145acf2b187587ee1a58fd)

**2. Open Themes**

In the left sidebar, navigate to **Online Store → Themes**.

![Shopify Admin sidebar with Online Store and Themes selected](https://mintcdn.com/upstackdata-afbed50d/40dgTTn1PLjePhJa/images/intercom/fbddfc7c1564aee1.jpeg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=40dgTTn1PLjePhJa\&q=85\&s=2e3db92ec67baa92ec9578e08552f8ce)

**3. Open the theme customizer**

On your live theme, click the **Customize** button.

![Shopify Themes page with Customize button on live theme](https://mintcdn.com/upstackdata-afbed50d/a7q81tQDxtvowAUn/images/intercom/408ba12cf61ba55e.jpeg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=a7q81tQDxtvowAUn\&q=85\&s=c9bac57fc82c320c2491ced3e644d3e8)

**4. Open App embeds**

In the left sidebar of the theme customizer, click the **App embeds** icon.

![Theme customizer sidebar with App embeds icon highlighted](https://mintcdn.com/upstackdata-afbed50d/r7kPU9Z0Ocj96UFU/images/intercom/9c67b7fe3eea48c7.jpeg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=r7kPU9Z0Ocj96UFU\&q=85\&s=4c5d6db6d858d85cd78a2edf06e64840)

**5. Enable Upstack Data**

In the list, locate **Upstack Data** and toggle the switch to **enable** it.

Click **Save** at the top-right of the page to apply the changes.

![Upstack Data toggle in App embeds list](https://mintcdn.com/upstackdata-afbed50d/r7kPU9Z0Ocj96UFU/images/intercom/a4a56b0af224b52b.jpeg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=r7kPU9Z0Ocj96UFU\&q=85\&s=85e4d2d863f493619b319c1a4393f17d)

![Save button in theme customizer after enabling Upstack Data](https://mintcdn.com/upstackdata-afbed50d/40dgTTn1PLjePhJa/images/intercom/f17c29e4f885b6f6.jpeg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=40dgTTn1PLjePhJa\&q=85\&s=811053edd6e1a7d09035a80113aad525)

**6. Verify activation**

Once enabled, **Upstack Data** will show as active with a green check mark or **Enabled** status.

![Upstack Data showing enabled status with green check mark](https://mintcdn.com/upstackdata-afbed50d/40dgTTn1PLjePhJa/images/intercom/e5eb0ed347bbc1d4.jpeg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=40dgTTn1PLjePhJa\&q=85\&s=49f9bbc81191a00c029282cb6592cfcf)

**7. Verify with a test purchase**

Place a test order on your store, then open the [Upstack dashboard](https://app.upstackdata.com) and confirm a `Purchase` event appears under **Events Manager** within a few minutes. If the event does not appear, recheck that the App embed is enabled and saved on your **live** theme (not a draft).

## Related Articles

> [card] [Install the Pixel Helper](https://docs.upstackdata.com/guides/pixel-helper/how-to-install-upstack-data-pixel-helper.md)

> [card] [Set up custom pixel privacy settings](https://docs.upstackdata.com/sources/catalog/shopify/how-to-setup-upstack-custom-pixel-privacy-settings.md)

> [card] [Shopify Setup Guide](https://docs.upstackdata.com/sources/catalog/shopify/complete-how-to-guide-for-setting-up-the-upstack-data-app-in-shopify.md)


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