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How to Find Your Shopify Store URL

By the Storefront Notes Editorial Team · Updated

Short answer

Open Settings > Domains in your Shopify admin. Your permanent myshopify.com address and any custom domains are listed there, with the primary domain marked. You can also see the myshopify address in your browser's address bar after logging in to older admin URLs or on the store switcher.

Every Shopify store has at least one URL, and most have two. Knowing which is which saves time when you set up apps, invite a developer or troubleshoot a domain.

The two URLs your store has

The myshopify.com address. Created when you signed up, it looks like your-store-name.myshopify.com. It never changes, even if you rename the store. Apps, payment providers and Shopify Partners often ask for it because it uniquely identifies your store.

Your custom domain. Something like yourbrand.com. You either bought it through Shopify or connected it from a registrar. You can have several connected domains, but one is set as primary, and that's the one customers see in the address bar.

How to find them in the admin

  1. Log in to Shopify admin.
  2. Click Settings in the bottom left.
  3. Click Domains.

The page lists every domain connected to the store. Your myshopify.com address appears in the list too, and the primary domain is labeled. If you've only just started and haven't added a domain, the myshopify address is your only URL and it's what customers will see.

Other quick places to look

  • Store switcher: Click your store name at the top of the admin. Each store in the list shows its name, and selecting store settings reveals the address.
  • Online Store > Themes: The "View your store" link opens the storefront on your primary domain.
  • Shopify mobile app: Go to Settings > Domains for the same list.
  • Your welcome email: Shopify's signup email includes the myshopify address.

If you can't log in

Lost track of which email owns the store? Go to the Shopify login page and use the "Forgot password" or account recovery flow with any email you might have used. Shopify will list stores linked to that account. Searching your inbox for "myshopify.com" also works surprisingly well.

Finding another store's URL

Sometimes you want to confirm that a competitor runs on Shopify, or you need a store's myshopify address for a wholesale or app integration. A few clues:

  • Visiting theirdomain.com/admin redirects to a Shopify login page if the store is on Shopify.
  • Viewing the page source often shows myshopify.com references and cdn.shopify.com asset links.
  • Browser extensions that detect site technology will identify Shopify stores.

If you need their myshopify address for a legitimate integration, just ask them. It isn't secret information, and guessing tends to waste time.

Setting the right primary domain

If customers are landing on the myshopify.com version of your site, check two things:

  1. A custom domain is connected and marked as primary under Settings > Domains.
  2. The option to redirect all traffic to the primary domain is on.

Without these, search engines may index the myshopify version, which splits your SEO signals. For the bigger picture on search, see our Shopify SEO tips.

Sharing your store URL

When sending your store to customers, always share the primary custom domain rather than the myshopify address. It looks more professional and keeps your branding consistent across social profiles, emails and printed materials.

Common URL questions

Can I change the myshopify address? No. Renaming the store changes the display name only. More on that in how to change your Shopify store name.

Do I need a custom domain? Not technically, but a branded domain looks more trustworthy and is easier to remember. See how much a Shopify domain costs.

My domain shows "SSL pending". What now? Shopify issues free SSL certificates automatically after DNS is set correctly. It can take a while to propagate. Our explainer on SSL pending on Shopify walks through the fixes.

Frequently asked questions

What is my myshopify.com URL used for?

It's the permanent internal address of your store. You use it to log in, to connect apps and to give collaborators access. Customers usually see your custom domain instead.

Can I log in using my custom domain?

Yes. Adding /admin to your store's domain sends you to the Shopify login page, though logging in at shopify.com and picking the store works too.

How do I find the myshopify address of another store?

There's no official lookup, but the store's source code and some checkout URLs often reference it. You don't need it to buy from or link to the store.

Sources and further reading

Platform features, prices and policies change. Check the official help pages linked above before you act on a detail that matters to your store.

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