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UseYourDomain

Yes you can use your own domain name with Shopify. When setting up your Shopify account it by default creates a subdomain which looks like the following: http://sitefromscratch.myshopify.com. It's always something.myshopify.com. This is an address that can be marketed and used itself or you can go and get your own domain name somewhere else.

I recommend GoDaddy if you need a domain. The reason why is because they are a big company that has security. If you buy from some little reseller of domains names then what happens if that person stops doing their thing then that domain name becomes a problem. Often times it becomes very difficult to get anything changed with it. If that's not reason enough to use GoDaddy then the price should get you. It's only $8.95 a year for a domain with GoDaddy.

I also recommend 1and1 if you are just looking to register for a year. They are one of the biggest hosts in the world and their control panel is a pretty easy control panel to use. A domain at 1and1 will run you about $5.99 a year.

I've decided to create a video tutorial on how to get your domain pointed to Shopify at GoDaddy and also at 1and1. There are a lot of options, and I may do some more, but I figure a majority of people are using GoDaddy for their domain host and also 1and1.

Getting Your GoDaddy Domain Working With Shopify

This video focuses in on getting your GoDaddy domain playing nice with Shopify.
Be patient, the video is of higher quality so it make take a little time to load.

Getting Your 1and1 Domain Working With Shopify

This video focuses in on getting your 1and1 domain playing nice with Shopify.
Be patient, the video is of higher quality so it make take a little time to load.