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I currently use a subdomain for my store.
For example, store.[domain_name].com. This domain works and goes to my store.
When I go to www.store.[domain_name].com, I get an error that the site is possibly not secure and that the domain is misconfigured.
Additionally, when I go into the settings to my store, I see this error stating that "Your domain has no CNAME record"
I currently use Bluehost for my hosting. Here is how I have my DNS records set up.
Can someone tell me how to correct my DNS records so that I no longer get the errors that I mentioned above?
Hey @sam_smy,
Thanks for reaching out!
You will need to change the following records via Bluehost:
We have a fantastic guide that walks you through the steps in more detail right here.
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This does not answer my question in any way. Before asking my question, I have reviewed the website: https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/domains/add-a-domain/connecting-domains/connect-domain-manual.
There was nothing on that page that helped me, which is why I posted in this forum.
Your response does not refer to any of the information that I provided regarding my issue.
The screenshot you shared states that there is no CNAME record present and I can see in the other screenshot of your Bluehost settings that the CNAME is entered incorrectly. As stated above:
The guide above states which records you need to add to your DNS records via Bluehost to rectify the issue.
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That solution does not work for a subdomain.
For further guidance, check out the guide here on Connecting a third-party subdomain to Shopify.
Moira | Social Care @ Shopify
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