1. Asked: May 20, 2026In:

    What is an apex domain?

    Pramendra Yadav
    Pramendra Yadav Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    An apex domain is the root or base domain name, without www or any other subdomain. For example, in: www.example.com the apex domain is: example.com In Shopify, the apex domain is often the main custom domain connected to the store. DNS settings for an apex domain commonly use an A record to point tRead more

    An apex domain is the root or base domain name, without www or any other subdomain.

    For example, in:

    www.example.com

    the apex domain is:

    example.com

    In Shopify, the apex domain is often the main custom domain connected to the store. DNS settings for an apex domain commonly use an A record to point the domain to the appropriate service.

    In short: example.com is the apex domain, while www.example.com is a subdomain.

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  2. Asked: May 20, 2026In:

    What is a subdomain?

    Pramendra Yadav
    Pramendra Yadav Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    A subdomain is a section of a main domain that appears before the primary domain name. For example: blog.example.com → blog subdomain shop.example.com → store subdomain in.example.com → India market subdomain Subdomains can be used to organize different parts of a website or create market- or languaRead more

    A subdomain is a section of a main domain that appears before the primary domain name.

    For example:

    • blog.example.com → blog subdomain
    • shop.example.com → store subdomain
    • in.example.com → India market subdomain

    Subdomains can be used to organize different parts of a website or create market- or language-specific storefronts.

    In Shopify, merchants can use subdomains with Shopify Markets to provide localized experiences for different countries or regions.

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  3. Asked: May 20, 2026In:

    Can Shopify stores use subdomains?

    Pramendra Yadav
    Pramendra Yadav Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    Yes, that summary is correct as a general guideline: Most Shopify plans: Up to 20 domains or subdomains can be connected. Shopify Plus: Up to 1,000 domains or subdomains can be connected. The higher Shopify Plus limit is particularly useful for businesses managing many international markets, regionaRead more

    Yes, that summary is correct as a general guideline:

    • Most Shopify plans: Up to 20 domains or subdomains can be connected.
    • Shopify Plus: Up to 1,000 domains or subdomains can be connected.

    The higher Shopify Plus limit is particularly useful for businesses managing many international markets, regional domains, or localized storefronts.

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  4. Asked: May 20, 2026In:

    How many domains can Shopify stores connect?

    Pramendra Yadav
    Pramendra Yadav Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    For most Shopify plans, a store can connect up to 20 domains or subdomains. This limit includes the store's primary domain and additional domains. Shopify Plus stores have a much higher limit of up to 1,000 domains or subdomains. The exact domain limits can depend on the store's setup and Shopify'sRead more

    For most Shopify plans, a store can connect up to 20 domains or subdomains. This limit includes the store’s primary domain and additional domains.

    Shopify Plus stores have a much higher limit of up to 1,000 domains or subdomains.

    The exact domain limits can depend on the store’s setup and Shopify’s current policies.

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  5. Asked: May 20, 2026In:

    How many domains can Shopify Plus stores connect?

    Pramendra Yadav
    Pramendra Yadav Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    Shopify Plus stores can connect up to 1,000 domains or subdomains to a single store, in addition to the store's .myshopify.com domain. By comparison, other Shopify plans can connect up to 20 domains or subdomains. This large limit makes Shopify Plus useful for businesses managing multiple internatioRead more

    Shopify Plus stores can connect up to 1,000 domains or subdomains to a single store, in addition to the store’s .myshopify.com domain.

    By comparison, other Shopify plans can connect up to 20 domains or subdomains.

    This large limit makes Shopify Plus useful for businesses managing multiple international markets, regional domains, or localized storefront URLs.

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  6. Asked: May 20, 2026In:

    Does Shopify provide SSL certificates?

    Pramendra Yadav
    Pramendra Yadav Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    Yes. Shopify provides SSL/TLS certificates automatically for Shopify stores and eligible connected domains, so merchants generally don't need to purchase or install an SSL certificate separately. For a domain purchased through Shopify, a TLS certificate is created automatically. For a third-party doRead more

    Yes. Shopify provides SSL/TLS certificates automatically for Shopify stores and eligible connected domains, so merchants generally don’t need to purchase or install an SSL certificate separately.

    For a domain purchased through Shopify, a TLS certificate is created automatically. For a third-party domain, Shopify can also provision the certificate after the domain is correctly connected and configured.

    This enables the store to use HTTPS, helping encrypt connections between customers and the Shopify storefront.

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  7. Asked: May 20, 2026In:

    What does SSL do for Shopify stores?

    Pramendra Yadav
    Pramendra Yadav Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) helps protect Shopify stores by encrypting data exchanged between customers' browsers and the storefront. For Shopify stores, SSL: Enables HTTPS instead of HTTP. Protects sensitive information during transmission. Helps secure customer and checkout data. Displays a securitRead more

    SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) helps protect Shopify stores by encrypting data exchanged between customers’ browsers and the storefront.

    For Shopify stores, SSL:

    • Enables HTTPS instead of HTTP.
    • Protects sensitive information during transmission.
    • Helps secure customer and checkout data.
    • Displays a security indicator in supported browsers.
    • Builds customer trust when shopping online.
    • Provides a basic security signal for search engines.

    Shopify provides SSL certificates for eligible domains, so merchants generally don’t need to purchase and install an SSL certificate themselves.

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