{"id":17133,"date":"2026-06-03T09:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/?p=17133"},"modified":"2026-06-09T02:30:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T06:30:57","slug":"how-to-transfer-domain-to-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/how-to-transfer-domain-to-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Transfer Domain to Shopify in Simple Steps (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Transfer domain to Shopify<\/strong> can seem like a complex task, but it doesn't have to be! With our comprehensive guide, you can move your domain smoothly and efficiently without breaking a sweat.<\/p>\n<p>So, how to transfer a domain to Shopify from another registrar? Here are 3 simple steps you can follow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/how-to-transfer-domain-to-shopify\/#step-1-prepare-your-domain-for-transfer\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Prepare your domain for transfer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/how-to-transfer-domain-to-shopify\/#step-2-initiate-transfer-in-shopify-admin\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Initiate the transfer in Shopify admin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/how-to-transfer-domain-to-shopify\/#step-3-approve-and-complete-transfer\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Approve and complete the transfer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We'll also cover how to connect a third-party domain to Shopify and troubleshoot common domain issues later in this guide, so keep reading!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Prerequisites Before Transferring Domain to Shopify<\/h2>\n<p>Before you transfer a domain to Shopify, it's important to make sure your domain and Shopify store meet a few requirements. Taking a few minutes to prepare now can help you avoid transfer delays, failed requests, or unexpected downtime later on.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Ensure your domain is eligible for transfer<\/h3>\n<p>Not every domain can be transferred immediately. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icann.org\/resources\/pages\/name-holder-faqs-2017-10-10-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ICANN regulations<\/a>, your domain must be at least 60 days old from its initial registration date or from a previous transfer. In addition, the domain should not be locked, suspended, involved in a dispute, or placed under a transfer restriction by your current registrar.<\/p>\n<p>If you've recently changed the domain owner's contact information, some registrars may also apply a temporary 60-day transfer lock. It's worth checking your registrar's transfer policy before proceeding.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Prepare access to your domain account<\/h3>\n<p>To initiate a Shopify domain transfer, you'll need access to the account where the domain is currently registered. This allows you to unlock the domain and obtain the authorization (EPP) code required for the transfer process.<\/p>\n<p>You should also make sure you can access the domain's administrative email address, as transfer approval requests and important notifications will be sent there.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Review your email and DNS settings<\/h3>\n<p>If your domain is connected to third-party email services such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.workspace.google.com\/admin\/domains\/set-up-google-workspace-with-a-third-party-dns-host\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">take note of your existing DNS records<\/a> before starting the transfer. While the domain transfer itself typically doesn't affect your website content, DNS records may need to be reviewed or reconfigured afterward.<\/p>\n<p>It's also recommended to use an email address that doesn't rely on the domain being transferred. For example, if you're transferring example.com, avoid using an email address like info@example.com for transfer communications.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Gather the required transfer information<\/h3>\n<p>Before transferring your domain to Shopify, make sure you have everything needed to complete the process:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The domain is unlocked at your current registrar.<\/li>\n<li>WHOIS privacy protection is disabled if required by your registrar.<\/li>\n<li>The authorization (EPP) code is available.<\/li>\n<li>The domain extension is supported by Shopify's transfer service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Having these details ready can significantly speed up the transfer process.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Make sure your Shopify store is ready<\/h3>\n<p>Domain transfers can take several days to complete. During this time, it's a good idea to have your Shopify store already configured with its theme, products, pages, and key settings.<\/p>\n<p>Once the transfer is finalized, you can immediately connect the domain and set it as your primary domain without delaying your store launch. Remember that only the Shopify store owner can perform certain domain management actions, so make sure you're signed in with the appropriate account.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Transfer Domain to Shopify in 3 Steps<\/h2>\n<p>Once you've confirmed that your domain meets Shopify's transfer requirements, you're ready to start the process. The steps below will show you how to transfer domain to Shopify from another registrar.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Prepare your domain for transfer<\/h3>\n<p>Start by logging in to your domain provider account and locating the domain you want to transfer. From there, obtain the authorization (EPP) code that Shopify will use to verify the transfer request. Depending on your registrar, you may find this option under settings such as <strong>Transfer Domain, Transfer Out, or Get Authorization Code.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you have the EPP code, you're ready to initiate the transfer in Shopify.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Initiate transfer in Shopify admin<\/h3>\n<p>Next, log in to your Shopify admin and start the transfer request.<\/p>\n<p>1. Go to<strong> Settings &gt; Domains<\/strong>. Click <strong>Transfer<\/strong> domain button from the <strong>Connect existing<\/strong> dropdown.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_90851\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90851\" style=\"width: 1411px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90851\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/transfer-domain-to-shopify.webp\" alt=\"Click transfer domain\" width=\"1411\" height=\"815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/transfer-domain-to-shopify.webp 1411w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/transfer-domain-to-shopify-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/transfer-domain-to-shopify-1024x591.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/transfer-domain-to-shopify-768x444.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1411px) 100vw, 1411px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-90851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click Transfer domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>2. Enter the domain name you want to transfer (Remember to not include the \u201cwww\u201d part) and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_90852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90852\" style=\"width: 1398px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90852\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-the-domain.webp\" alt=\"Enter the domain\" width=\"1398\" height=\"813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-the-domain.webp 1398w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-the-domain-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-the-domain-1024x596.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enter-the-domain-768x447.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-90852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enter the domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>3. Paste the <strong>authorization (EPP) code<\/strong> from your current registrar.<\/p>\n<p>4. Click <strong>Verify domain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Shopify will then check whether the domain is eligible for transfer. If everything looks good, you'll be asked to review the domain details, contact information, and renewal settings.<\/p>\n<p>Carefully review the information displayed on the screen, then approve the transfer domain to Shopify request and associated renewal fee to continue.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Approve and complete transfer<\/h3>\n<p>After Shopify submits the transfer request, you'll need to approve it through your current registrar.<\/p>\n<p>Check the administrative email address associated with your domain and look for a transfer approval message. Open the email and follow the instructions to authorize the transfer. This step is required; otherwise, the transfer request may remain pending or eventually expire.<\/p>\n<p>When the process is finished, your domain will appear under<strong> Settings &gt; Domains<\/strong> in Shopify.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you're planning a full migration from other platforms (Wix, WordPress, WooCommerce, etc.) to Shopify, don't stop at the domain. You'll also need to move products, customers, orders, and other important store data. That's where LitExtension comes in!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-detail\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"title\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">Shopify Migration Made Easy With LitExtension!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"cta-desc\">LitExtension offers great migration solutions that help you transfer your data from the current eCommerce platform to Shopify accurately, painlessly with utmost security.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn-frame\" href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/shopify-migration.html?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=ctabox&utm_term=aurora&utm_content=transferdomaintoshopify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MIGRATE WITH LITEXTENSION NOW!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-78213\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-08-1.png\" alt=\"All-in-One Migration Service\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Transfer Shopify-Managed Domain to Another Store?<\/h2>\n<p>In case your domain was purchased through Shopify, you can transfer it directly to another Shopify store without moving it through a third-party registrar.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Verify ownership and permissions<\/h3>\n<p>Before starting the transfer domain to Shopify store process, make sure you're signed in as the store owner of the current Shopify store. Only the store owner can initiate a Shopify-managed domain transfer.<\/p>\n<p>You should also confirm that the store owner's email address is up to date, as Shopify will send the transfer request to that email.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Send the transfer request<\/h3>\n<p>In your Shopify admin, navigate to <strong>Settings &gt; Domains <\/strong>and select the domain you want to transfer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81130\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81130\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-81130 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/transfer-shopify-domain-1.webp\" alt=\"Transfer Shopify domain\" width=\"1014\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/transfer-shopify-domain-1.webp 1014w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/transfer-shopify-domain-1-300x223.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/transfer-shopify-domain-1-768x571.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1014px) 100vw, 1014px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Open Domains page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Next, click <strong>Domain settings &gt; Transfer<\/strong> <strong>to another Shopify store<\/strong>. Review the store owner email address, then click<strong> Send transfer link<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Shopify will send an email containing the transfer request and instructions for completing the process.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Accept the transfer in the destination store<\/h3>\n<p>Open the email and click the transfer link. To accept the transfer domain to Shopify, you'll need to log in to the destination Shopify store as either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The store owner, or<\/li>\n<li>A staff member with permission to transfer domains between Shopify stores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After the transfer is accepted, Shopify will begin moving the domain to the new store. In most cases, the process is completed within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Once finished, the domain will appear in the destination store's <strong>Domains<\/strong> settings, where it can be configured as the primary domain if needed.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Connect Third-party Domain to Shopify<\/h2>\n<p>If you don't want to transfer domain to Shopify, connecting it is a great alternative. This allows you to keep the domain registered with your current provider while using it as the primary address for your Shopify store.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your domain provider, you can either connect the domain automatically through Shopify or manually update your DNS records.<\/p>\n<h3>Connect automatically (GoDaddy, Google Domains, 1&1)<\/h3>\n<p>Shopify supports automatic domain connections for select providers, making the setup process much easier. Instead of manually editing DNS records, you simply authorize Shopify to access your domain settings.<\/p>\n<p>To connect your domain automatically:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In Shopify admin, go to <strong>Settings &gt; Domains<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click<strong> Connect existing domain<\/strong>. Enter your domain name and click <strong>Next.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_90857\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90857\" style=\"width: 1320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90857\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shopify-connect-existing-domain.webp\" alt=\"Connect existing domain\" width=\"1320\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shopify-connect-existing-domain.webp 1320w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shopify-connect-existing-domain-300x128.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shopify-connect-existing-domain-1024x436.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shopify-connect-existing-domain-768x327.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-90857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Connect existing domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <strong>Connect automatically<\/strong> when available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_90856\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90856\" style=\"width: 1310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90856\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/connect-automatically-shopify.webp\" alt=\"Select Connect automatically\" width=\"1310\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/connect-automatically-shopify.webp 1310w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/connect-automatically-shopify-300x159.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/connect-automatically-shopify-1024x544.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/connect-automatically-shopify-768x408.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1310px) 100vw, 1310px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-90856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Select Connect automatically<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Log in to your domain provider account and authorize the connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_90855\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90855\" style=\"width: 1614px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90855\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/login-third-party-domain.webp\" alt=\"Login to your domain provider\" width=\"1614\" height=\"1728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/login-third-party-domain.webp 1614w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/login-third-party-domain-280x300.webp 280w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/login-third-party-domain-956x1024.webp 956w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/login-third-party-domain-768x822.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/login-third-party-domain-1435x1536.webp 1435w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1614px) 100vw, 1614px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-90855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Login to your domain provider<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once connected, Shopify will automatically configure the necessary DNS records for your store. This is typically the fastest and most beginner-friendly way to connect a domain without having to transfer domain to Shopify immediately.<\/p>\n<h3>Connect via DNS settings<\/h3>\n<p>If your domain provider doesn't support automatic connection, you'll need to connect the domain manually through DNS settings.<\/p>\n<p>Before you begin, make sure your domain's NameServer settings are managed by your domain provider rather than custom or external NameServers, as incorrect NameServer configurations can prevent the connection from working.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Update DNS records at your domain provider<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, log in to your domain provider account and locate the DNS management section. Then update the following DNS records:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Point the <strong>A record<\/strong> to Shopify's IPv4 address: <strong>23.227.38.65.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Point the <strong>AAAA record<\/strong> to Shopify's IPv6 address: <strong>2620:0127:f00f:5::.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Point the<strong> www CNAME record<\/strong> to <strong>shops.myshopify.com<\/strong>. (including the period at the end, if required by your provider).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your domain already has existing A, AAAA, or www CNAME records, replace them with the Shopify values above. Save your changes once the updates are complete.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Connect the domain in Shopify<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Next, in your Shopify admin, perform the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings &gt; Domains<\/strong> and click<strong> Connect existing domain<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your root domain (for example, example.com) and click Next<\/li>\n<li>Then select <strong>Connect domain<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_90853\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90853\" style=\"width: 1326px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90853\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/connect-via-dns-settings.webp\" alt=\"Connect domain via DNS settings\" width=\"1326\" height=\"942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/connect-via-dns-settings.webp 1326w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/connect-via-dns-settings-300x213.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/connect-via-dns-settings-1024x727.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/connect-via-dns-settings-768x546.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/connect-via-dns-settings-120x86.webp 120w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/connect-via-dns-settings-350x250.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1326px) 100vw, 1326px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-90853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Connect domain via DNS settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>3. Wait for Shopify to verify the connection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DNS changes can take time to propagate. While many connections are completed within a few hours, it may take up to 48 hours for Shopify to verify the domain and for the connection to become fully active.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Common Shopify Domain Transfer Issues and How to Fix Them<\/h2>\n<p>Even if you follow the correct steps to transfer domain to Shopify, you may still run into a few issues. Here are the most common problems and their solutions.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Transfer stuck or pending too long<\/h3>\n<p>Shopify domain transfers usually take 5\u20137 days to complete. If the transfer has been pending longer than that, try the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check your inbox for any transfer approval emails from your current registrar.<\/li>\n<li>Verify that the domain is unlocked at your current registrar.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm that you've entered the correct authorization (EPP) code in Shopify.<\/li>\n<li>Contact your registrar to see if there are any transfer restrictions on the domain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Not receiving confirmation emails<\/h3>\n<p>Without the confirmation email, the transfer cannot be approved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To fix this issue:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check your Spam and Junk folders.<\/li>\n<li>Verify that the domain's administrative contact email is correct.<\/li>\n<li>Resend the transfer request if available.<\/li>\n<li>Contact your registrar if you no longer have access to the registered email address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. DNS not propagating correctly<\/h3>\n<p>If some visitors can access your Shopify store while others cannot, DNS propagation is usually the cause.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To resolve this:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wait up to 48 hours for DNS propagation to complete.<\/li>\n<li>Clear your browser cache and DNS cache.<\/li>\n<li>Test the domain from a different network or device.<\/li>\n<li>Use a DNS checker tool to confirm that the latest records are being propagated globally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Store not loading after domain change<\/h3>\n<p>If your Shopify store doesn't load after connecting or transferring a domain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to<strong> Settings &gt; Domains <\/strong>and verify that the domain is connected.<\/li>\n<li>Check that the A record points to Shopify's IP address.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm that the CNAME record points to Shopify's designated address.<\/li>\n<li>Remove any conflicting DNS records that may be overriding Shopify's settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Domain still pointing to old website<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes the domain continues displaying your previous website even after the transfer is complete.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Try these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove any old DNS records from your previous hosting provider.<\/li>\n<li>Check for domain forwarding or redirect rules at your registrar.<\/li>\n<li>Wait for DNS propagation to complete if changes were made recently.<\/li>\n<li>Verify that the domain is set as the primary domain in Shopify.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. Mixed content warnings and HTTPS issues<\/h3>\n<p>If browsers display security warnings after the domain change:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wait for Shopify's SSL certificate to finish provisioning.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure all images, scripts, and other assets are loaded via HTTPS instead of HTTP.<\/li>\n<li>Update hardcoded URLs in your theme if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Recheck the site after SSL activation is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In most cases, Shopify automatically configures SSL once the domain is successfully connected.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Transfer Domain to Shopify: FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-rich-snippet-wrapper\"><div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Should I transfer my domain to Shopify?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you prefer having your store and domain managed from a single dashboard, transferring your domain to Shopify can simplify administration, billing, and DNS management.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you're happy with your current registrar or use advanced DNS configurations, you may prefer to keep the domain there and simply connect it to Shopify instead.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I transfer a subdomain to Shopify?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Shopify only supports transferring root domains (such as example.com) between registrars. Subdomains like shop.example.com or store.example.com cannot be transferred separately.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to use a subdomain with Shopify, you can create and connect it through your DNS settings at the domain registrar.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the difference between transferring a domain to Shopify and connecting it?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In short, transferring changes who manages the domain, while connecting only changes where the domain points.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When you transfer a domain to Shopify, Shopify becomes the domain registrar and manages the domain's billing, renewals, and DNS settings.\n<li>When you connect a domain, the domain remains registered with your current provider, while Shopify simply uses it to direct visitors to your store.\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Which DNS records must I change when moving my domain to Shopify?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you're connecting a third-party domain to Shopify, you'll typically need to update:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The A record to point to Shopify's IP address.\n<li>The www CNAME record to point to Shopify's designated hostname.\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some providers may also support IPv6, in which case you'll need to update the AAAA record as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you use email services such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, be careful not to modify your existing MX records unless necessary.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How can I safely rehearse a domain transfer to Shopify before going live?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The safest approach is to set up and test your Shopify store before changing the live domain.<\/p>\n<p>You can use your Shopify-generated URL (such as your-store.myshopify.com) to review your storefront, products, navigation, checkout settings, and apps. Once everything is working correctly, proceed with the domain transfer or connection.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-6\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Should I migrate my store data or transfer my domain to Shopify first?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In most cases, migrate your store data first and transfer the domain last. With LitExtension, you can move products, customers, and orders to Shopify while keeping your current store live. After testing everything, transfer or connect your domain to Shopify.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope this guide has given you a clear understanding of how to transfer domain to Shopify. 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