# 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you don't have an existing site, we recommend starting with a brand new one, unless you've already added content to an unpublished site.
* To get started with creating a new site, follow our helpful guide [here](https://docs.codenation.com/ready-to-launch/create-a-new-site).
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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:
1. Navigate to **Websites > Your Site** in Nationbuilders sidebar
Finding your site
2. Using the tab menu click **Theme** then select **Switch to a custom theme**.
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.
Finding and applying your theme
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.
