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# Installation & Setup
- URL: https://www.magicpages.co/themes/alpine/docs/installation-setup/
- Published: 2025-10-18T20:17:29.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-11T19:52:51.000Z
- Description: Quick Alpine theme setup for Ghost
- Author: Jannis Fedoruk-Betschki
- Tags: #help-alpine

Getting the [Alpine](https://www.magicpages.co/themes/alpine/) theme running takes just a few minutes. Here's how to go from download to live site.

## Before You Begin

You'll need **Ghost 5.0 or higher**. If you're on an older version, update Ghost first (or reach out if you need help with that). All Ghost sites hosted on Magic Pages will be compatible with the theme by default. The theme is included for free for all Magic Pages customers.

## Installation Steps

**If you're a Magic Pages customer**, Alpine is already waiting for you:

1. Log into your Magic Pages dashboard
2. Head to your site settings
3. Go to **Design → Theme → Change Theme**
4. Select Alpine from the theme gallery
5. Click "Activate"

![](https://www.magicpages.co/content/images/2025/10/image-3-1.png)

Alpine will be live in a few seconds.

**If you purchased Alpine directly:**

1. Download the `alpine.zip` file from the link you've received in your confirmation email. No need to unzip.
2. Go to **Design → Theme → Change Theme**
3. Click **Upload theme**
4. Select your `alpine.zip` file
5. Click **Activate** once it's uploaded

## Next Steps

Now that Alpine is installed, you can:

- Read the **Theme Settings Overview** to understand every configuration option
- Customize colors and styles to match your brand
- Add custom CSS if you want to tweak things further (Settings → Code Injection)