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Do I Own My Shopify Domain Name?

Last updated on October 2, 2022 @ 3:17 am

Do I Own My Shopify Domain Name?

You may be wondering, do I own my Shopify domain name? The answer is yes!

When you set up your Shopify store, you have the option to buy a domain name through Shopify or use an existing domain name.

If you choose to buy a domain name through Shopify, we’ll register the domain on your behalf and it will automatically renew each year. You can also transfer your domain to Shopify or another registrar at any time.

PRO TIP: If you are using Shopify to sell products online, you should be aware that you do not automatically own the domain name associated with your shop. While Shopify does provide a free domain name for customers who sign up for a new account, this domain is actually registered in Shopify’s name, not yours. This means that if you ever decide to leave Shopify or cancel your account, you will lose the domain name unless you transfer it to a new provider.

If you use an existing domain name, you’ll need to update the DNS settings for your domain. Don’t worry, we have detailed instructions to help you with this.

Once your domain is set up, you can start customizing your shop’s look and feel!

Conclusion
So in conclusion, yes – you own your Shopify domain name. You can either buy a domain name through Shopify or use an existing domain name. If you use an existing domain name, you’ll need to update the DNS settings for your domain.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.