How can I change the domain name of my temporary Shopify Website?

Store Design
1

My website domain currently finishes with myshopify.com - which I do not mind for now (until I finish my website)

However, how can I change the start of the website?

I have been looking for a setting which will simply let me type in a different name to what is on there currently but I cannot find it.

My current name is https://elnisfinancials.myshopify.com/

I would like to change the ‘elnisfinancials’ to something else.

2

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to change the “myshopify.com” URL that you initially set up when creating your Shopify store. However, you can attach a custom domain to your Shopify store, which will allow you to have a unique and professional URL.

Here’s a step-by-step procedure to attach a custom domain to your Shopify store:

Step-by-Step Procedure to Attach a Custom Domain#### 1. Purchase a Custom Domain- You can buy a domain directly from Shopify or from a third-party provider like GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.

2. Add Your Custom Domain to Shopify- If you purchased your domain from Shopify:

  1. Go to your Shopify admin panel.
  2. Click on “Settings” at the bottom left corner.
  3. Select “Domains.”
  4. Click “Buy new domain” and follow the prompts to purchase your domain.
  5. Once purchased, the domain will automatically be added to your store.
  • If you purchased your domain from a third-party provider:
    1. Go to your Shopify admin panel.
    2. Click on “Settings” at the bottom left corner.
    3. Select “Domains.”
    4. Click “Connect existing domain.”
    5. Enter the domain you purchased and click “Next.”
    6. Follow the instructions provided to update your DNS settings on your domain provider’s website. This typically involves setting up an A record that points to Shopify’s IP address and a CNAME record that points to shops.myshopify.com.
    7. Once you’ve updated your DNS settings, go back to your Shopify admin and click “Verify connection” to confirm.

3. Set Your Custom Domain as the Primary Domain- In your Shopify admin, go to “Settings” > “Domains.”

  • In the “Primary domain” section, click “Change primary domain.”
  • Select the custom domain you added and click “Save.”

4. Ensure SSL is Enabled- Shopify automatically provides an SSL certificate for domains purchased through Shopify. If you’re using a third-party domain, make sure the SSL is enabled by going to “Settings” > “Domains” and checking that the SSL certificate status is “Active.”

Now, your website will be accessible through your custom domain, and your URL will look more professional. For example, instead of https://elnisfinancials.myshopify.com/, you could have www.yourcustomdomain.com.

If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Best regards,
Syed Wajahat

3

Hey there!

Changing your .myshopify.com domain is a breeze, but remember, you can only do this once. Here’s how:

  1. Go to Settings > Domains in your Shopify admin.
  2. Click Change to a new myshopify.com domain.
  3. Enter your new name and click Add domain.

This article may help you.

https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/domains/add-a-domain