Connecting Your Namecheap Domain to Shopify: A 2025 Guide

Owning a Shopify store is a great start to your dropshipping journey. However, to build a professional brand and establish customer trust, you need a custom domain. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough on how to connect your Namecheap domain to Shopify.

Steps to Connect Your Namecheap Domain to Shopify

The connection process is straightforward and involves these steps:

1. Access Your Namecheap and Shopify Admin Panels

First, log in to your Namecheap and Shopify accounts. In Namecheap, select the domain you want to connect and click “Manage”. In Shopify, navigate to “Settings” in the bottom left corner, then select “Domains”.

2. Configure DNS Settings in Namecheap

In your Namecheap domain management interface, locate the “Advanced DNS” section. Here, you should delete any existing records to avoid conflicts. Then, add these three new records:

• A Record:

  • Host: @
  • Value: Your Shopify IP Address (You’ll find this in the domain connection instructions within Shopify).
  • TTL: Automatic

• AAAA Record:

  • Host: @
  • Value: Your Shopify IPv6 Address (Similar to the IP address, you’ll find this in the Shopify instructions).
  • TTL: Automatic

• CNAME Record:

  • Host: www
  • Value: shops.myshopify.com. (Note the trailing dot “.”).
  • TTL: Automatic

After adding the records, save your changes.

3. Connect Your Domain in Shopify

Return to your Shopify admin panel. In the “Domains” section, click “Connect existing domain”. Enter your domain name (including www), for example: www.yourdomain.com. Click “Next” and then “Verify connection”.

4. Set Your Primary Domain

Once successfully connected, set your newly added domain as the primary domain for your Shopify store. In the “Domains” section, locate your domain and click “Change primary domain”.

Conclusion

Connecting your Namecheap domain to Shopify is crucial for branding and professionalizing your online store. This detailed guide should help you seamlessly complete the connection process. If you encounter any issues, consult Namecheap and Shopify’s support documentation or contact their customer support.