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Can I Change My Shopify Domain Name?

Last updated on January 4, 2023 @ 6:43 am

You may be wondering, “Can I change my Shopify domain name? “ The answer is yes! You can change your domain name at any time from your Shopify admin. This can be useful if you want to change the focus of your store, or if you want to claim a new domain name that better represents your brand. Here’s how to do it:

1. From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Domains.

2. Under Domain names, click the domain that you want to change.

3. In the Domain Details section, click Change name servers.

4. Click Confirm.

5. Click the DNS tab.

6. In the Custom records section, click Add custom record.

7. In the Record Type drop-down menu, choose CNAME (Alias).

8. In the Hostname field, enter www.

9. In the Target field, enter your new domain name (without the www).

10. Click Save.

11. It can take up to 72 hours for the changes to take effect.

12. (Optional) Set up a redirect from your old domain:

PRO TIP: If you change your shopify domain name, any links to your old domain name will no longer work. This could cause issues for customers trying to find your store, and may result in lost sales.

13. (Optional) Set up email forwarding from your old domain:

14. (Optional) Set up a subdomain on your new domain:

15. (Optional) Set up a primary domain on your new domain:

Conclusion

You can absolutely change your Shopify domain name! It’s a pretty straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps from your Shopify admin.

Just keep in mind that it can take up to 72 hours for the changes to propagate, so be patient! And if you’re feeling really adventurous, you can even set up a redirect from your old domain or a subdomain on your new one.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.