A custom domain like yourstore.com makes your page look more professional and easier to remember. If you already own a domain, you can connect it in a few minutes.
What you need before you start
- A domain you already own (such as yourstore.com)
- Access to the place where you bought the domain — that is where you change its settings
Connect your domain
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Open Store, then Domains
In the sidebar, click Store, then General. On the Store settings page, click the Domains tab at the top. Then click Add Domain in the top right to open the form.
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Type in your domain
Enter the full domain you want to use, for example yourstore.com. Don't add https:// at the front — just the domain. Leave "Also add www variant" ticked (recommended) so both yourstore.com and www.yourstore.com point to your page.
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Copy the records we show you
We show you the exact DNS records to add at your domain provider — both as you type and again next to the domain after you add it. Keep this tab open; you will paste these values into the next step.
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Add the records at your domain provider
Open the site where you bought the domain. Look for a section called DNS, DNS records, or Manage domain. Add each record exactly as we showed you.
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Come back and click Verify DNS
Click Verify DNS next to your domain. It can take from a few minutes up to a few hours for the changes to spread across the internet — be patient and try again if the first verify says the records are not visible yet.
Security is included
Once your domain is verified, we automatically secure it with an SSL certificate so customers see the padlock in their browser. You don't need to do anything for this — it is built in.
No domain yet?
If you do not have a domain, common providers sell them for around the price of a cup of coffee per year. Pick one that matches your page name and is easy to spell out loud.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to start working?
Usually within an hour after Verify DNS succeeds. Sometimes it takes longer for DNS changes to spread to every internet provider — up to 24 hours in rare cases.
Can I use www.yourstore.com and yourstore.com?
Yes. When you add your domain, leave "Also add www variant" ticked and both the plain and www versions are set up for you. Visitors can reach your page either way — you don't need to pick a primary by hand.
Will my old links break?
No. The old default address keeps working and automatically redirects to your new custom domain.
Can I move my domain away later?
Yes. Your domain is yours. You can disconnect it from Shopstar and point it somewhere else at any time.