Connecting Your NameSilo Domain to Shopify: A Step-by-Step Guide

Connecting your NameSilo domain to your Shopify store is essential to establishing your store’s online presence. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the seamless process of linking your NameSilo domain to your Shopify platform.

Step 1: Access Your NameSilo Account

1. Log in to your NameSilo account using the username and password.



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Step 2: Open Domain Manager

1. Locate and open the Domain Manager from the left sidebar in your NameSilo account.



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Step 3: Access DNS Manager

1. Click on the blue globe icon within the Domain Manager to access the DNS Manager.

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Step 4: Utilize Shopify DNS Template

1. In the DNS Manager, scroll down to the DNS Templates section. Choose the ‘Shopify’ template and click ‘Apply’.
2. Accept the changes to create the necessary DNS records for seamless integration effortlessly.

Note: The ‘Shopify’ DNS template is designed to configure your DNS records quickly for Shopify store.



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Step 5: Set Up Your Shopify Store

1. Go to your Shopify account and navigate to the ‘Online Store’ section. Click on ‘Domains.’



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Step 6: Add Existing Domain

1. Click the ‘Connect existing domain’ button and enter your domain name.

Step 7: Verify Domain Connection

1. Shopify may prompt you to verify the domain connection. Confirm the setup by following the verification steps.

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Step 8: Confirmation

1. Once verified, your NameSilo domain is successfully connected to your Shopify store.

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Note: Shopify may take a few hours to provision SSL for your store.



Troubleshooting: Potential Issues

In case of any issues during the setup, ensure that DNS records have fully propagated, as most of them are due to incomplete propagation. If problems persist, refer to Shopify’s support documentation or contact their support team for assistance.



Linking your NameSilo domain to Shopify opens the door to a seamless online shopping experience. Your domain becomes the gateway to your Shopify store, providing customers with easy access to your products and services. Best of luck for your e-commerce journey!