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title: "Enable the Site Studio minimal theme"
date: "2017-11-13T08:57:12+00:00"
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url: "/drupal-starter-kits/add-ons/site-studio/enable-site-studio-minimal-theme"
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To create a new website with Site Studio, you must install and enable the Site Studio minimal theme. This theme:

*   Removes Drupal's default theme Bartik, which includes layouts and CSS styles you do not need.
*   Provides minimal CSS for the search block and login page.
*   Includes a number of Drupal regions including the content region.
*   Includes Site Studio specific code for using Site Studio.

To install the Site Studio minimal theme and set it as the default:

1.  Click **Appearance** in the admin toolbar.
2.  Click **Install and set as default** next to the Site Studio minimal theme.

Important

Do not use the Site Studio minimal theme for the Administration theme.