Are you looking to take your business online and create a professional e-commerce website? Shopify is a popular platform that allows you to easily set up an online store and start selling your products. If you’ve already purchased a domain name from Namecheap and want to connect it to your Shopify store, you’re in the right place! In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the process of connecting your Namecheap domain name to your Shopify store quickly and easily, even if you’re a beginner.
### Step 1: Access Your Shopify Account
First things first, log in to your Shopify account. If you don’t have one yet, you can sign up for a free trial on the Shopify website. Once you’re logged in, navigate to the ‘Online Store’ tab on the left-hand side of the dashboard.
### Step 2: Go to Domains
In the ‘Online Store’ section, click on ‘Domains’. Here, you’ll see the option to ‘Connect existing domain’.
### Step 3: Enter Your Domain Name
Enter the domain name that you purchased from Namecheap in the text box provided. Click ‘Next’.
### Step 4: Connect Your Domain
You’ll now see two options for connecting your domain. Since you’ve purchased your domain from Namecheap, select ‘Connect existing domain’.
### Step 5: Update Your DNS Settings
Shopify will provide you with instructions on how to update your DNS settings in your Namecheap account. Keep this page open or copy the information provided as you’ll need it in the next step.
### Step 6: Access Your Namecheap Account
Open a new tab and log in to your Namecheap account. Navigate to the ‘Domain List’ section and find the domain you want to connect to your Shopify store.
### Step 7: Update DNS Records
In your Namecheap account, locate the ‘Advanced DNS’ or ‘DNS’ settings for your domain. Here, you’ll need to add the DNS records provided by Shopify. These typically include the ‘A record’ and ‘CNAME record’. Make sure to save your changes.
### Step 8: Verify Your Domain
Once you’ve updated your DNS settings in Namecheap, go back to your Shopify account and click on ‘Verify connection’. Shopify will check if the DNS settings have been updated correctly.
### Step 9: Set Your Domain as Primary
If Shopify verifies the connection successfully, you can set your Namecheap domain as the primary domain for your
