Set up primary domain in Shopify

In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up a new domain as the primary domain in Shopify. The primary domain is the main URL of your online shop and plays a crucial role in the visibility and user-friendliness of your website. Configuring the correct domain can make it easier for potential customers to access your shop, leading to higher sales numbers.

Key Takeaways

• You must have purchased your domain before following these steps.
• The primary domain is crucial for the accessibility of your online shop.
• You have the option to renew the domain annually or decline this option.

Step-by-Step Guide

To set your domain as the primary domain, simply follow these steps:

To ensure that you are prepared, confirm that you have acquired the domain. Once you have successfully bought the domain, you are ready to proceed with the next steps.

Go to your Shopify dashboard. Here you will find all the necessary settings you need for your online shop. Next, navigate to where you can manage the domains.

Now you will see a list of your current domains. It is important to select the one you want to set as the primary domain. Click on the respective domain.

In the settings, you can now select the "Set as Primary" option. This setting allows you to use the selected domain as the main URL of your shop.

Once you click on "Set as Primary," the new URL will be registered as your main URL. This confirms that your selection was successful.

To ensure that everything is working correctly, you can test the new primary domain. Click on the domain to see if it redirects correctly.

If everything is working, you will be redirected to your online shop. This means that the new primary domain is now active and functioning correctly.

Remember that your new primary domain is the URL you will share with potential customers. Even if the domain is initially password-protected, you can adjust this in the shop settings, as I will explain shortly.

Keep in mind that domains can sometimes be already taken. For example, a domain I tested was not available. Therefore, check the availability of your desired domain in advance.

If you are ready to add your domain, you should take care of the corresponding settings. The newly set domain will then be displayed as the primary domain.

You have the option to secure the domain for the coming years by renewing it annually. This allows you to use the URL permanently.

However, if you only want to test temporarily, you can set the domain to expire after a year. This way, you don't have to worry about ongoing costs if you are not yet ready to fully launch.

If you decide to extend the domain, you can do so at any time. Additionally, you will be asked during the ordering process if the URL should be automatically renewed annually.

If you do not select this option, you can test the domain without immediately investing in annual costs.

That's all for this video for now. I hope this guide has helped you, and I look forward to seeing you again in the next video.

Summary

In this tutorial, you have learned how to set up a new domain in Shopify as the primary domain. This simple guide helps you establish the right domain for your online shop and improve the visibility of your site.