1. Add the new domain in Shopify
In Shopify, navigate to Settings > Domains > Connect existing domain and then paste in the domain you want to connect.
2. Update the DNS records
Login to your domain registrar and make the following changes to the DNS records: Replace the @ or main A record with the following IP address: 23.227.38.32
Add or replace the www CNAME with your storename.myshopify.com (i.e. your store Shopify link without the http part, which you can find on the domains settings page)
Add or replace the www CNAME with your storename.myshopify.com (i.e. your store Shopify link without the http part, which you can find on the domains settings page)
3. Remove any storefront passwords
In Shopify, go to Online Store > Preferences > Password protection > untick enable password.
Having storefront password would mean that no users would be able to access your site even once it’s live.
Having storefront password would mean that no users would be able to access your site even once it’s live.
4. Considerations before launching
Before going live, as a new store owner, you need to check the following before launching:
- ATD (attention to detail) – We always advise doing a last check for any copy errors or missing images across the new site.
- Check all links across the site are working and there are no 404s, we suggest using brokenlinkcheck.com which will scan your whole store.
- Any active coupon codes from the old store need to be set up on the new store, or any promotion launch codes you have created.
