Connecting a Namecheap domain to Shopify
If you purchased a domain from Namecheap and want to use it on a Shopify store without moving the hosting to Shopify, then this guide will help you manually connect your Namecheap domain to Shopify.
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Step 1: Log in to your Namecheap account
- Open a new browser tab, and then log in to your Namecheap account.
- Click Account.
- Click MANAGE for the domain that you want to connect to Shopify.
Step 2: Choose your Shopify DNS template
If you have existing DNS records that you need to keep, then save them in a word processing software such as Google Docs.
Steps:
- Click Choose DNS Template, and then select Shopify from the drop-down menu.
- Click ✓ to save.
- Click Continue to verify that Namecheap will change your DNS to Shopify’s recommended DNS.
Step 3: Verify your DNS changes
- Ensure the DNS settings for your A record match the following:
- Type: A
- Name: @
- Data: 23.227.38.65
- TTL: Automatic
- Ensure the DNS settings for your CNAME record match the following:
- Type: CNAME Record
- Host name: www
- Points to: shopify.myshopify.com
- TTL: Automatic
Step 4: Connect your domain to Shopify
- From your Shopify admin, go to Settings > Domains.
- Click Connect existing domain.
- Type the name of the domain that you want to connect, and then click Next.
Step 5: Additional verification for your Shopify domain
As an additional security measure, your domain might require extra verification. This extra verification requires you to create a TXT record on the domain.
Steps:
- In your Namecheap domain list, click Account.
- Select the domain that you want to connect, and then click Advanced DNS.
- Click ADD NEW RECORD.
- From the list, select TXT Record.
- In the Host field, enter
shopify_verification
. - In a new tab, go to your Shopify admin, click Settings > Domains, and then click the domain that you're verifying.
- Locate the Required value, and then click Copy.
- Go back to your Namecheap tab, and then paste the Required value in the Value field.
- Click ✓ to save.
- Go back your Shopify Admin tab, and then click Verify connection.