Changing your Shopify store URL can help strengthen your brand presence. Here's a complete guide to modify your store's web address.
Changing Your Primary Domain
- Log in to your Shopify admin dashboard.
- Click "Settings" in the left sidebar.
- Select "Domains" from the settings menu.
- Choose "Buy new domain" or "Connect existing domain".
- Follow the prompts to set up your new domain.
- Once connected, click "Make primary" to set it as your main URL.
Modifying Your Myshopify Domain
Your myshopify.com domain (yourstorename.myshopify.com) can only be changed by contacting Shopify Support:
- Click "Help" in your Shopify admin.
- Select "Contact support".
- Request assistance with changing your myshopify.com URL.
- Provide your preferred new URL for review.
Important Considerations
- Your original myshopify.com domain remains active as a backup.
- URL changes can affect SEO temporarily.
- Update any external links or marketing materials after changing URLs.
- Ensure your new domain reflects your brand name.
- Custom domains must be purchased separately.
Best Practices
- Choose a memorable, brand-relevant domain.
- Keep the URL short and easy to type.
- Avoid special characters or numbers unless part of your brand.
- Consider purchasing common misspellings of your domain.
- Set up URL redirects from old domains.
Note: While your myshopify.com URL can be changed once through support, choose carefully as frequent changes aren't recommended for maintaining a stable online presence.