# Activating your new theme

Congratulations on your new purchase of the Candidate Code Nation theme from the [NationBuilder theme store](https://themes.nationbuilder.com)! If you don't have an existing site, we recommend starting with a brand new one, unless you've already added content to an unpublished site.&#x20;

* To get started with creating a new site, follow our helpful guide [here](https://docs.codenation.com/ready-to-launch/create-a-new-site).&#x20;

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*As the manager of the theme marketplace, NationBuilder will issue your new theme, which they commit to delivering within 24 hours of your purchase. As such, you may experience a slight delay between purchasing your theme and being able to apply it to your site.*
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## Applying the Candidate Theme:&#x20;

1. Navigate to **Websites > Your Site** in Nationbuilders sidebar

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/3fZhhPd0PUVpQ3OvBpZ9/blobs/xy26utoeJIYDabLbVQJr/NB_newsite_3.jpg" alt="Finding your site example" width="563"><figcaption><p>Finding your site</p></figcaption></figure>

2. Using the tab menu click **Theme** then select **Switch to a custom theme**.&#x20;
3. Find the Candidate theme in the list of available themes and click the **Switch To** button beside the  **Code Nation** theme you purchased to apply it your site.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/3fZhhPd0PUVpQ3OvBpZ9/blobs/74hCm76bMka35YU138yW/NB_newsite_4.jpg" alt="Finding and applying your Candidate theme" width="563"><figcaption><p>Finding and applying your theme</p></figcaption></figure>

4. You will now be redirected to a menu where you can select your theme colours. We recommend selecting whichever colour style best suits your campaign.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/3fZhhPd0PUVpQ3OvBpZ9/blobs/kVYcDQ5Je7BnCl79IYgZ/BRRzN8Wzzb.gif" alt="Switching the colour style for your CodeNation theme" width="563"><figcaption><p>Switching the colour style</p></figcaption></figure>
