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
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Log in to your Shopify admin dashboard.
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Click "Settings" in the left sidebar.
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Select "Domains" from the settings menu.
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Choose "Buy new domain" or "Connect existing domain".
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Follow the prompts to set up your new domain.
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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:
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Click "Help" in your Shopify admin.
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Select "Contact support".
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Request assistance with changing your myshopify.com URL.
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Provide your preferred new URL for review.
Important Considerations
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Your original myshopify.com domain remains active as a backup.
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URL changes can affect SEO temporarily.
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Update any external links or marketing materials after changing URLs.
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Ensure your new domain reflects your brand name.
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Custom domains must be purchased separately.
Best Practices
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Choose a memorable, brand-relevant domain.
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Keep the URL short and easy to type.
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Avoid special characters or numbers unless part of your brand.
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Consider purchasing common misspellings of your domain.
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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.