Set up shop with the perfect domain

Shopify sells domains as a reseller through accredited registrar partners. If you're purchasing a domain through Shopify, you don't need to use a separate registrar. Your domain is registered in your name and managed from your Shopify admin, and you can transfer it out at any time (subject to ICANN/registry rules).

Buying your domain through Shopify keeps the setup simple and puts everything in one place—no juggling providers or technical steps.

• Seamless setup: Your domain auto-connects to your Shopify store. No manual configuration, like changing DNS records, is required.
• One dashboard: Manage DNS, renewals, billing, and your store's business operations all from your Shopify admin, reducing the number of accounts and logins to keep track of.
• Hosting included: Fast, reliable hosting with unlimited bandwidth on every plan.
• Automatic SSL certification: HTTPS is automatically provisioned for your domain at no extra cost, which is essential for secure connections.
• One bill: All your charges, including your domain renewal and app subscriptions, appear on a single, consolidated bill from Shopify.
• Free email forwarding: Create forwarding addresses for your domain; use Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 if you need full inboxes.
• 24/7 support and flexibility: Get round-the-clock help and transfer your domain later if you choose.

Domain prices can vary by extension (TLD) and whether the name is considered "premium." With Shopify, domains typically start at $9 USD/year, billed annually. This cost includes the domain registration and automatic renewal, plus free WHOIS privacy protection, which safeguards your personal information and typically comes at an extra charge from third-party registrars.

The exact price for your chosen domain and extension is shown upfront in your Shopify admin before you complete the purchase. There are no hidden fees. The price you see is the price you pay for the domain itself, with no additional charges for hosting or essential privacy features.

You can claim and register a domain with Shopify in 3 easy steps:

1. Search for a domain name from the search bar on this page.
2. Choose from available names, extensions, and AI-powered recommendations.
3. Start a free Shopify trial. Hop into Shopify and buy the domain directly in your Shopify admin.

Every purchased domain is registered for 12 months in your name and set up automatically to point to your store. SSL is issued automatically, and DNS is preconfigured. You can also add subdomains and set a primary domain directly from admin.

You do not need to purchase separate web hosting when you use Shopify. All Shopify plans come with secure web hosting that includes unlimited bandwidth, fast servers, and automatic updates.

Shopify offers hundreds of extensions (also known as TLDs), including .com, .net, .org, .store, .shop, .co, and many country codes (e.g., .ca, .co.uk, .com.au).

Check the full list of extensions available for purchase through Shopify. Availability, pricing, and any extra requirements vary by TLD. If a specific TLD is not available through Shopify, you can purchase it from a third-party domain provider and connect it to your Shopify store.

Shopify includes built-in protections for your domain. Here's what to check:

• WHOIS privacy: Included at no extra cost on most eligible TLDs; some registries don't permit privacy.
• Registrar lock: Enabled by default to help prevent unauthorized transfers.
• SSL/HTTPS: Free SSL certificates secure your storefront automatically.
• Account security: Turn on two-step authentication for your Shopify account.
• Renewal safety: Keep auto-renew on to avoid lapses.

Yes. Choose what fits your needs. Connect for speed or transfer for all‑in‑one management.

• Connect (keep your current registrar): Update DNS to point to Shopify. Set the A record for your root domain and the CNAME for www to the values shown in your Shopify admin. Shopify provides the exact records and checks your setup.
• Transfer (move registration to Shopify): Supported for many TLDs. Unlock the domain, get the EPP/auth code from your current registrar, and start the transfer in Shopify. On successful transfer, one year is typically added to your registration. New registrations and recent transfers are usually locked for 60 days under ICANN rules and can't be transferred during that period.

Domains purchased through Shopify are sold in 1‑year terms and are set to auto‑renew by default. You can toggle auto‑renew or renew manually in your admin; many TLDs allow multi‑year renewals. Always keep your payment method and contact information current to avoid any interruptions to your store's availability. Renewal pricing may differ from initial purchase and can change over time.

A domain, or domain name, is essentially a web URL or address. You'll see the domain name after the http:// or www in a URL. Simply put, your domain is the digital equivalent of a store's physical address, and is how your customers find and access your online business.

Add a custom domain name to your Shopify store to give your website a name that's easy for new customers to remember, and to create a consistent online presence, however your business grows. Custom domain names, such as website addresses with .com at the end, help new customers know where to find you online, and help new ones to discover you online through search engines like Google.

If a domain name is the face of your virtual storefront, think of a subdomain as another door. It is an optional part of a domain name that appears as a prefix, placed before the root domain (the website name) and top-level domain (or TLD, such as ".com" or ".org").

Subdomains like shop.website.com or blog.website.com, for example, separate distinct parts of a website, dividing its blog from its shop or its shop from its members-only area.

You can connect and manage up to 20 domains or subdomains for your store with any Shopify plan, or up to 1,000 with Shopify Plus.