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.

Step 1: Log in to your Namecheap account

1. Open a new browser tab, and then log in to your Namecheap account.
2. Click Account.
3. 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:

1. Click Choose DNS Template, and then select Shopify from the drop-down menu.

   

2. Click ✓ to save.

   

3. Click Continue to verify that Namecheap will change your DNS to Shopify’s recommended DNS.

   

Step 3: Verify your DNS changes

1. Ensure the DNS settings for your A record match the following:
   • Type: A
   • Name: @
   • Data: 23.227.38.65
   • TTL: Automatic
2. 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

1. From your Shopify admin, go to Settings > Domains.

2. Click Connect existing domain.

3. 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:

1. In your Namecheap domain list, click Account.
2. Select the domain that you want to connect, and then click Advanced DNS.

   

3. Click ADD NEW RECORD.

   

4. From the list, select TXT Record.

   

5. In the Host field, enter shopify_verification.

   

6. In a new tab, go to your Shopify admin, click Settings > Domains, and then click the domain that you're verifying.
7. Locate the Required value, and then click Copy.
8. Go back to your Namecheap tab, and then paste the Required value in the Value field.

   

9. Click ✓ to save.

   

10. Go back your Shopify Admin tab, and then click Verify connection.

    

Note

Shopify verifies that the DNS records are correct. This can take 12 to 48 hours. After the domain is verified, the domain displays in your domain index table.