HOW TO MIGRATE A DOMAIN TO SHOPIFY

In this article, we will discuss everything related to how to migrate a domain to Shopify.

In this article, we will discuss everything related to how to migrate a domain to Shopify. Thanks to Shopify’s free modules and extensive features, you can achieve immediate and effective results by following this article step by step.

Migrating a Domain to Shopify

First, you need to check if you are the owner of the domain you want to migrate. If you do not own the domain but it is available, you can simply purchase it. It is important to note that before starting the domain migration, you should verify if your domain is compatible for migration to Shopify; otherwise, it may not be possible. Once you have met the basic requirements, you can begin the transfer process by following these steps:
1. From your Shopify admin panel, go to Settings > Domains.
2. Click on Connect existing domain.
3. On the Connect existing domain page, click on transfer your domain.
4. In the Transfer domain dialog box, enter the domain you want to transfer to Shopify.
5. Click Next.
After completing the process, there is a possibility that a banner may appear indicating that your domain extension is not compatible.

DNS on Shopify - Configurations

If you have a domain managed by Shopify, you can view and edit DNS settings from the Domains page in your Shopify admin panel. If your store uses a myshopify.com URL, you must add a custom domain before you can access DNS settings. To edit and view DNS settings for your domain, you need to access the Domains page in the Shopify admin panel. It’s important to note that you can only access this page if your store uses a custom URL. You can access and edit the following DNS records:

AAAA
A
CNAME
MX
SRV
TXT

You can also add a custom DNS record:

From your Shopify admin panel, go to Settings > Domains.
Go to Manage for the domain you want to configure.
Navigate to DNS settings.
Click on Add custom record and then select the type of record you want to add.
Enter the mandatory details of the record and then click Confirm.

Finally, if you want to edit a DNS setting:

From your Shopify admin panel, go to Settings > Domains.
Go to Manage for the domain you want to configure.
Access DNS settings.
Click on Actions > Edit for the record you want to change.
Edit the details of the record and then click Confirm.

When it comes to web migrations to Shopify, whether you have a few pages or a large number of products, it's ideal to work with an agency.

Shopify Domain Change

Changing your domain is a process that Shopify makes quite straightforward and always provides the flexibility to do so:

From your Shopify admin panel, go to Settings > Domains.
In the Primary domain section, click on Change primary domain.
Select the domain you want to set as your primary domain.
Click Save.

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