How to Set Your Primary Domain on Shopify in 4 Steps

If you’ve recently acquired a new domain name and want to set it up as the primary domain for your Shopify store, you’re in the right place. This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting your primary domain on Shopify.

After purchasing the perfect domain, it’s important to make sure it’s displayed prominently to your customers as part of your brand identity. It’s recommended that you keep the same domain for an extended period, as frequent changes can confuse your customers.

What is a Primary Domain?

A primary domain is the domain name that appears in your store’s address bar when customers visit your online store. You can choose either a root domain (e.g., example.com) or a subdomain (e.g., store.example.com) as your primary domain. Once set, your customers will always see this domain when browsing your shop.

Note: Before setting a primary domain, ensure that all your domains have an “OK” status.

How to Set Your Primary Domain

Step 1: Go to Domains

First, log in to your Shopify account. From your Shopify admin, navigate to Settings in the bottom left corner. Under the Sales channels section, click on Domains.

Step 2: Change the Primary Domain

In the Domains page, you will see a list of all connected domains. Look for the Primary domain section and click Change primary domain.

Step 3: Choose the Primary Domain

Select the domain you want to set as the primary domain.

Step 4: Save the Primary Domain

Click Add domain to complete the process.

Note: It may take a few hours for the changes to propagate fully across the internet. During this time, your new primary domain will gradually become visible in the address bar. It’s advisable not to change your primary domain frequently, as this can negatively impact your SEO and customer experience.

Conclusion

This tutorial provides a straightforward guide to setting your primary domain on Shopify. By following these steps, you can ensure that your customers will access your store through the desired domain. For more information on managing your domains, check out our other articles on enabling automatic domain renewal, disabling automatic domain renewal, setting up email forwarding, and more.