{"id":2959,"date":"2023-11-09T07:30:18","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T07:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/shopify-domains\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T04:33:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T04:33:09","slug":"shopify-domains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/shopify-domains\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopify Domains: Everything a Seller Needs to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Shopify domain is like a visa for your customers to access your products\/services and freely move within your online store. Once they know about your domain, they will know exactly where to find you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this blog, we have covered A to Z of&nbsp;<em><strong>Shopify Domains<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;to perfectly guide you into building an impactful presence online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, buckle up, get your notepads ready, and let\u2019s start! \u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-shopify-domain\">What is a Shopify Domain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A domain refers to a URL or a web address specific to your store that helps your customers find you online easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, you are reading this blog under the domain name meetanshi.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Meetanshi.png\" alt=\"Meetanshi - Domain example \" class=\"wp-image-38344\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, a Shopify domain is a web address specific to your Shopify store. By default, when you sign up to Shopify, your store has a URL like yourbrandname.myshopify.com. This default domain comes free with every Shopify plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But here, we always recommend to add a custom domain for your Shopify store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s understand this with a small example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose you run an online shop for flower delivery called Happy Flowers. So when you sign up to Shopify to create your store<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your default URL will be something like: happyflowers.myshopify.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to custom the URL to: www.happyflowers.com<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Customizing your domain helps you to:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build your brand identity and make it easier for your customers to remember you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhances your creditability and trustworthiness in the business world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positively impact your store\u2019s ranking on search results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It adds a sense of professionalism and indicates to your customers that you are a well-established business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Takeaway from this section:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2192 A Shopify URL is a web address to your store<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2192 By default, during sign-up, Shopify gives your store yourbrandname.myshopify.com URL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2192 You can customize this URL to align with your business<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Change-shopify-domain-name\">How to Change Domain Name on Shopify?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, let us turn this understanding of the Shopify domain into an actionable task. And learn how to change domain names on Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three ways to change your domain name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Create a New Myshopify Domain<br>2. Buy a Custom Shopify Domain<br>3. Transfer a Third-party Domain to Shopify<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let us look at each in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Create a New Myshopify Domain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By now, you know Shopify offers a default domain name ending with myshopify.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are planning to go ahead with this format but are willing to change the name, it is doable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continuing your Happy Flowers example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If, by default, the name is set as happyflowers.myshopify.com and you wish to change it to myhappyflowers.myshopify.com, here\u2019s how you can do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log into your Shopify admin and move to&nbsp;<strong>Settings &gt;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Domains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Select-URL.png\" alt=\"Select the URL\" class=\"wp-image-38361\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the domain URL you wish to edit and enter the new domain name in the&nbsp;<strong>Change to a new myshopify.com<\/strong>&nbsp;domain box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Change-domain-URL.png\" alt=\"Change domain URL\" class=\"wp-image-38360\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click \u201c<strong>Add domain<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Do remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can only change your default domain name once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no cost involved in changing the default domain name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Buy a Custom Shopify Domain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second option here is using a Shopify custom domain. You can buy a specific domain name from Shopify. This might be a convenient option if you are not looking for any third-party provider and want to manage everything within Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More on that later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Transfer a Third-party Domain to Shopify<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In case you already have a custom domain, you can transfer it to Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good part here is that you are not limited to sticking with only Shopify for your domain needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can make use of any third-party domain provider as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this blog,&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/transfer-a-domain-to-shopify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Transfer a Domain to Shopify Seamlessly<\/a><\/em>, we have covered this topic from every angle and you will also learn how to and you will also learn how to connect a domain to Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(We recommend you check it out.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buy-shopify-domain\">How to Buy a Shopify Domain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let us step-by-step look at this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log into your Shopify account and head&nbsp;<strong>Settings &gt; Domains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the right-hand side, click on the&nbsp;<strong>Buy new domain button<\/strong>, and you will see the box to enter the domain of your choice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Buy-domains-settings.png\" alt=\"Buy Domain from Shopify\" class=\"wp-image-38341\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now,&nbsp;<strong>choose a domain<\/strong>&nbsp;that is available with a suitable extension like .com or .biz. And if you are going country-specific, you can go for .uk or .in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you are sure of the domain you want, you can move ahead and click \u201c<strong>Buy<\/strong>.\u201d The important thing to note here is that your online payment in Shopify must be activated to complete this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Buy-a-domain.png\" alt=\"Go ahead a buy a domain \" class=\"wp-image-38342\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a final look at the entire process and see if everything is in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your personal information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for auto-renew the domain every year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm if the domain offers WHOIS privacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read all the agreement carefully<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If everything looks satisfactory, finish the buying process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Do remember:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New domain takes around 48 hours to start working<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s important to verify your email address after purchasing your domain. If you don\u2019t verify your email address within 15 days, your domain might get suspended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While using country-specific domains, you might have to verify some residency information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Shopify-domain-cost\">How Much Does a Shopify Domain Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The myshopify domains are free of cost and are available to all merchants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you go for a custom domain, the pricing may vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: You get a free 3-day trial of Shopify, after which you can start using the <a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/shopify-1-dollar-for-3-months\/\">Shopify for $1 for the first 3 months<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, the cost of Shopify domain can range between $15 to $30 per annum with some additional charges. The exact amount can vary depending on the TLD (Top-level domain) you opt for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, .com domains cost more than .biz ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s the summary of average Shopify domain costs by TLDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Top-level domains&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pricing&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>.com<\/td><td>$14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>.info<\/td><td>$24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>.net<\/td><td>$17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>.org<\/td><td>$17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>.site<\/td><td>$14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>.store<\/td><td>$13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>.tech<\/td><td>$37<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>.work<\/td><td>$15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>.blog<\/td><td>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>.xyz<\/td><td>$17<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"set-primary-domain\">How to Set Primary Domain in Shopify?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The primary domain is basically the main domain of your online store that the customers will use to access your store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using Shopify, you can create multiple domains. To be precise, you can up to 20 domains and subdomains, but only one domain can be your primary domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shopify, by default, uses yourbrandname.myshopify.com as the primary domain, but don\u2019t worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can change it to a custom domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how to to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log into your Shopify account and head to&nbsp;<strong>Settings &gt; Domains<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Primary-domain-settings.png\" alt=\"Head to settings to change primary domain\" class=\"wp-image-38338\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the list of domains,&nbsp;<strong>click on the one<\/strong>&nbsp;you wish to set as the primary domain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click change domain type and&nbsp;<strong>select primary domain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Primary-domain-set-as-primary-domain.png\" alt=\"Set as primary domain\" class=\"wp-image-38339\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the primary domain is set!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Primary-domain-added-primary-domain.png\" alt=\"Your primary domain is set \" class=\"wp-image-38340\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Do remember:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your Shopify store can have only one primary domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you wish to set a custom domain as the primary domain, then you need to add a custom domain. It might take 48 hours to connect your custom domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After changing the primary domain, the new primary domain will appear to the customers who visit your store.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your customer enters your other domain, which is listed on the domain pages, they will automatically redirected to the primary domain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-cancel-a-shopify-domain\">How To Cancel a Shopify Domain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you no longer want to keep working on a particular domain, here are the simple steps on how to cancel a Shopify domain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Shopify admin, go to&nbsp;<strong>Settings &gt; Domains&nbsp;<\/strong>and select the domain you want to remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click \u201c<strong>delete domain<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And confirm the domain deletion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shopify-managed-domains\">Why Use Shopify Managed Domains?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shopify Manage Domain comes in handy to handle any domain setting of your online store. It is basically a management system for your domains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From your Shopify admin, you can manage various activities and have complete control over your domain-related tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can easily configure automatic renewal of your domain, add subdomains, and edit your DNS settings from your Shopify admin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easily lets you set the primary domain and edit your domain name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"expert-tips\">Expert Tips for Choosing Your Next Shopify Domain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we end, here is a word of advice from our Shopify experts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep your Shopify domain name short, simple, and easy to remember<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If possible, add your keyword to your domain name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using numbers or hyphens to make your brand look more professional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to avoid repeating letters to avoid any confusion<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FAQs\">Frequently Asked Questions on Shopify Domains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I Connect Two Domains to Shopify?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can add multiple domains to your Shopify store, but there can be one primary domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I Just Buy Domain from Shopify?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can easily buy a domain from Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Domain Name Free in Shopify?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every store owner gets a free default domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Can I connect 2 domains to Shopify?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"You can add multiple domains to your Shopify store, but there can be one primary domain.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Can I just buy domain from Shopify?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Yes, you can easily buy a domain from Shopify.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Is domain name free in Shopify?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Every store owner gets a free default domain name.\"\n    }\n  }]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrapping up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shopify is a well-equipped tool to not only build your store but also to manage any of your domain requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope our blog helped you in understanding Shopify domains better and the elements around it (like how to buy a domain, how to change shopify managed domains, and setup of Shopify domains).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for reading till the end! 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