How to add a subdomain in Shopify
Adding a Subdomain in Shopify
Adding a subdomain is a great way to direct traffic to specific parts of your Shopify website. For example, you can use subdomain.example.com to drive traffic directly to your blog, store, or special events.
Steps to add a subdomain
- Access the Shopify control panel (Admin): Log in to your Shopify account and control panel to begin the process.
- Domain transfers: In the left menu, click “Domains” to manage your existing domains.
- Add a new subdomain: If your primary domain is set up in Shopify, click “Add subdomain.”
- Make DNS settings: Depending on your domain provider, the procedures for DNS settings can vary. Make sure to make the necessary changes according to your individual domain provider for your subdomain to work properly with Shopify.
- Save and verify: Check that the DNS settings have been saved correctly and wait for the domain to be verified through the Shopify platform.
Additional considerations
If you use subdomains to manage different areas of your site, it’s important to make sure everything is set up correctly from an SEO perspective to ensure that visitor traffic flows as planned, and that all pages can be accessed quickly and efficiently.