How to Link a Nixzoehost Domain to Shopify
Step 1: Add your domain in Shopify
Before changing any settings at Nixzoehost, you must tell Shopify which domain you are planning to use.
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Log in to your Shopify Admin panel.
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Go to Settings > Domains.
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Click Connect existing domain.
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Enter your domain name (e.g.,
yourstore.com) and click Next.
Step 2: Update DNS Records at Nixzoehost
To make the connection, you need to edit your Host Records (DNS) in your Nixzoehost dashboard.
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Log in to your Nixzoehost Client Area.
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Navigate to Domains > My Domains and click Manage next to your domain.
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Select Advanced DNS or DNS Management.
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You need to create/edit two specific records:
A. The A Record
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Type: A Record
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Host/Alias:
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Value (IP Address):
23.227.38.65 -
TTL: Automatic or 30 min.
B. The CNAME Record
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Type: CNAME Record
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Host:
www -
Value (Target):
shops.myshopify.com -
TTL: Automatic or 30 min.
Step 3: Verify the Connection
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Go back to your Shopify Domains page.
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Click the Verify connection button.
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Shopify will check your Nixzoehost records. If they match, your domain is now linked!
Important Things to Remember
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Delete Old Records: If you have other A records pointing to a different IP address, delete them. You should only have one A record for the
@host. -
Propagation Time: DNS changes aren't always instant. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours for Shopify to successfully verify the domain.
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SSL Certificate: After the domain is connected, Shopify will automatically issue a free SSL certificate. This can take up to 48 hours to activate. During this time, you might see a "Security Warning" in your browserdon't worry, it will resolve itself.
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Email: Connecting your domain to Shopify only affects your website. Your email service remains with Nixzoehost. Ensure you do not delete your MX Records, or your email will stop working!
