Getting here
- Log in to the OwnPay admin dashboard
- Under the APPEARANCE section in the left sidebar, click Themes
Page sections
1. Active theme cards
- Theme Name: The display title (e.g.,
Own Pay Theme) - Version and Author: Package version and developer credits
- Description: Details outlining features of the theme
- Controls: Click Activate to make this the active global checkout theme, or Remove to delete the files
2. Install theme
Located at the top header by clicking the + Install Theme link. Allows administrators to upload a packaged.zip theme archive.
Step-by-step: activating a theme
- Navigate to the Themes dashboard
- Find the target theme card
- Click the Activate button
- The system will update your visual settings. Any active checkout sessions will load this layout structure instantly
Best practices
- Test custom themes on desktop and mobile browsers to ensure input fields remain accessible
- Keep the default
own-paytheme installed as a fallback - Do not delete an active theme. Always activate an alternative template first
- Do not upload unverified zip archives as they could contain malicious code
Common mistakes and troubleshooting
Related pages
- Branding Settings - Customize logo assets
- Landing Page Settings - Modify public home text blocks
- Payment Gateways - Configure manual and API payment rules