How to connect your domain to Shopify

Looking to link your domain on Porkbun to a store you've built on Shopify? We'll show you how! While you follow this guide, you'll also want to review Shopify's guide on manually connecting domains since part of the process will be done on your Shopify account. Let's get started.

Connecting the domain on Porkbun

1
Log in. You should arrive at the Domain Management screen. If you're already logged in, click on ACCOUNT in the top-right corner and select Domain Management.
2
Click the Details button to the far right of your domain to show the domain Details area. Click the edit icon next to "DNS Records" in the domain Details area.
3
A menu will appear that displays all of the current DNS records for your domain. Click on the "Add record" button in the upper-right corner.
4
Another menu will appear, allowing you to add new records to your domain. Click on the "Quick Setup" tab at the top of the menu, then click on the "Shopify" button to automatically configure your domain.

A pop-up will appear asking if you want to reconfigure your domain's DNS records. Select the "OK" button to continue.

5
A success message will appear, letting you know that we were able to update your DNS records. If you return to the menu showing all of your domain's current DNS records, you should see two new records that point at Shopify.
6
Now that you've pointed your domain to Shopify, follow step 2 of Shopify's guide in order to finish the domain connection process.
Shopify should confirm that your records have been set up correctly, and after that your site will come online with a secure connection within 24-48 hours!

What if Shopify asks me to verify my domain with a TXT record?

Depending on how you have things configured on Shopify, they may require you to add one more DNS record to verify your ownership of the domain. The instructions for finding and adding that record can be found on this guide from Shopify's site.

You'll need to copy the information that they provide you and create a new DNS record on Porkbun. That record should look something like this after you create it:

If you're not sure how to create a new DNS record, you can use this guide as a reference. Once that record is added and propagated, Shopify should detect it and automatically finish connecting and initializing your domain within 24-48 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I add my Porkbun domain to my Shopify account?

All you need to do is add your domain to your Shopify account and then follow the rest of our guide (the first section above) to finish connecting the domain on your Porkbun account.

  • How long does it take for my Shopify domain to start working?

It can take up to 48 hours for DNS changes to fully propagate and bring your website online. After configuring DNS at Porkbun, remember to verify your connection in Shopify by clicking "Verify Connection" in your Shopify admin settings.

  • What if Shopify asks me to verify my domain with a TXT record?

Shopify may require you to add a TXT verification record to prove domain ownership. Copy the TXT record information from Shopify, then create a new DNS record on Porkbun with that data. Once added and propagated, Shopify will automatically detect it and finish connecting your domain within 24-48 hours.

  • Will I lose my existing DNS records when connecting to Shopify?

Yes, using Quick DNS Config will replace your existing DNS records with Shopify's required settings. A pop-up will warn you before making changes. If you need to keep certain records, manually add Shopify's DNS records instead of using Quick Connect.

  • Can I use a subdomain with my Shopify store?

Yes, you can connect a subdomain like shop.yourdomain.com to Shopify. Follow the same process but add Shopify's DNS records specifically for your subdomain. You'll need to configure this both in Porkbun's DNS settings and in your Shopify admin panel. You can review Shopify's guide on subdomains for more instructions.

Please feel free to get in touch with our support team if you run into any issues getting your domain connected to Shopify.

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