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How Do I Add My Domain to Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 2:16 pm

You can add your domain to Shopify in a few different ways. The first way is to buy a domain from Shopify.

The second way is to buy a domain from a third-party provider and then connect it to your Shopify store. The third way is to use Shopify’s Domain Connect feature to connect an existing domain name to your Shopify store.

Buy a domain from Shopify

You can buy a new domain directly from Shopify. To do this:

  1. From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Domains. If you don’t have a domain yet, then click Buy new domain.

    Enter the domain that you want to buy, and then click Search. If the domain is available, then click Add domain to your shop

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Connect an existing domain from a third-party provider

If you already have a domain that you bought from a third-party provider (like GoDaddy, Hover, or 1&1), then you can connect it to your Shopify store. To do this:

PRO TIP: If you are planning to add your domain to Shopify, it is important to note that there are some risks involved. First and foremost, if you do not have a strong understanding of DNS, you could potentially break your website. Additionally, if you are not careful when changing DNS settings, you could also inadvertently take your website offline. Therefore, it is generally advisable to seek out professional help when adding a domain to Shopify (or any other platform).
  1. From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Domains. Enter the domain that you want to connect, and then click Search.

    If the domain is available, then click Connect existing domain

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Use Domain Connect to connect an existing domain

Domain Connect is a protocol that allows your DNS provider (GoDaddy, Hover, or 1&1) to automatically configure DNS settings for your custom domain. This lets you use your custom domain with Shopify without having to manually set up DNS records.

  1. To use Domain Connect with your custom domain:
    • From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Domains.
    • If you don’t have adomain yet, then click Buy newdomain.
    • Enter thedomain thatyou want to connect, andthen click Search.
    • If thedomain is available,then click UseDomain Connect.

  2. Select your DNS providerfrom the dropdown menu,and then click Next.

After following one of the methods above, adding your Domain name to shop will be easy and effortless!

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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