How to Connect a Custom Domain to Your Store
Your domain name is your digital address. While 'myshop.shopaurora.africa' is a great start, nothing signals professionalism and trust like your own custom '.com', '.co.uk', or '.store' domain. It's easier for customers to remember and builds instant credibility. We've completely redesigned our domain setup process to make it faster and simpler than ever.
1. Purchase Your Domain
First, you'll need to buy your domain name from a registrar like Namecheap, GoDaddy, or Google Domains. Choose a name that is short, memorable, and easy to spell. Avoid hyphens and numbers if possible. Once you've purchased it, you're ready to connect it to your ShopAurora store.
2. Add it to ShopAurora
Log in to your ShopAurora Dashboard and navigate to **Settings > Domains**. Enter your new domain name (e.g., 'mystore.com') in the 'Add Custom Domain' field. Our system will immediately start communicating with our global edge network to prepare for your site's arrival.
Bonus Tip: We automatically configure the 'www' version of your domain too, so customers can find you whether they type 'www' or not.
3. Configure Your DNS Records
This used to be the hard part, but we've made it simple. You will see 3 records to add to your domain provider's DNS settings: • A **TXT Record** used to verify you own the domain. • An **A Record** pointing your root domain to our servers. • A **CNAME Record** pointing your 'www' subdomain to us. Simply copy these values and paste them into your registrar's dashboard.
4. Verify and Go Live
Once you've added the records, head back to your ShopAurora dashboard and click **Verify Domain**. In most cases, verification is instant! Once verified, your SSL certificate is automatically provisioned, and your store is live on your new custom URL within moments.
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