For a Shopify domain connection, the DNS records commonly involved are:

• A record — points the root domain (example.com) to Shopify’s IP address.
• CNAME record — typically points www.example.com to Shopify’s hostname.
• TXT record — may be required for domain verification or other services.
• MX records — used for email hosting if the domain uses a third-party email provider.

The exact records required depend on the domain provider and Shopify’s current domain-connection instructions. Merchants should avoid deleting existing DNS records without checking what services they support, particularly MX records used for email.

For a third-party domain, DNS is generally managed through the domain provider or DNS hosting provider, not Shopify.

For example, if a domain is purchased from a third-party registrar, the merchant typically manages DNS records through that provider’s dashboard.

DNS settings may include:

• A records — point the domain to an IP address
• CNAME records — point a subdomain to another hostname
• MX records — control email delivery
• TXT records — used for verification and other services

Shopify provides the DNS values required for connecting a third-party domain, but the merchant or domain provider usually makes the actual DNS changes.