Connecting GoDaddy domain to Shopify

If you purchased a domain from GoDaddy and wish to keep it registered with them, then this guide will help you manually connect your GoDaddy domain to Shopify.

Step 1: Log in to your GoDaddy account

Open a new browser tab and log in to your GoDaddy Domain Portfolio
Select the domain that you want to connect to Shopify
Click on DNS, it should appear similar to this:

Step 2: Update the A records

Locate the A record and click the Edit button. Your GoDaddy dashboard should appear similar to this:

Match the following A record to your DNS settings:

Table describing the proper A record settings for DNS.
Type	Name	Data	TTL
A	@	23.227.38.65	1 Hour

When you click Save it should appear similar to this:

Step 3: Update the CNAME records

Locate the CNAME record and click the Edit button. Your GoDaddy dashboard should appear similar to this:

Match the following CNAME record to your DNS settings:

Table describing the proper CNAME record settings for DNS.
Type	Name	Data	TTL
CNAME	www	shops.myshopify.com	1 Hour

When you click Save it should look like this:

Step 4: Connect your domain to Shopify

Next, in a new tab, go to your Shopify Admin
Click Settings > Domains > Connect existing domain
Insert the name of the domain that you would want to connect, and click Next

Step 5: Verify connection

Click Verify Connection. Your domain will start the verification process, which can take up to 48 hours
Once verified, your domain will be displayed as connected on the Domains page

Troubleshooting

If the message 'This domain is already connected to another Shopify store is displayed', then you need to verify your domain ownership. Learn more about troubleshooting issues with domains connected to Shopify.