Every Shopify store has a unique URL that follows a specific format. This URL is important for store management and connecting third-party apps. Here is how to find yours.
What Is Your Shopify URL?
Your Shopify store URL looks like this: [your-store-name].myshopify.com. This URL is permanent. You cannot change it, even if you change your store name or add a custom domain later.
Think of it as your store's permanent address. Custom domains are for customers. The myshopify.com URL is for backend work and integrations.
Three Ways to Find Your Shopify URL
There are three simple methods to find your Shopify store URL. Pick the one that works best for you.
Method 1: Check Your Browser Address Bar
This is the quickest way to find your URL.
- Log into your Shopify admin panel
- Look at your browser address bar
- You will see something like: https://admin.shopify.com/store/your-store-name
- Take the store name part and add .myshopify.com to get your full URL
For example, if your admin URL shows /store/coolshop, your Shopify URL is coolshop.myshopify.com.
Method 2: Use Shopify Admin Settings
This method shows you all your domains in one place.
- Log into your Shopify admin
- Click Settings in the bottom left corner
- Select Domains from the menu
- Find the domain ending in .myshopify.com
This page shows your Shopify-managed domain along with any custom domains you have added.
Method 3: View the Page Source Code
This works even if you only have access to the storefront, not the admin.
- Go to any page on your Shopify store
- Right-click anywhere on the page
- Select View Page Source
- Press Ctrl+F on Windows or Command+F on Mac
- Search for myshopify.com
- Look for the Shopify.shop variable in the HTML head section
The source code will reveal the original myshopify.com URL even if the store uses a custom domain.
Quick Reference Table
Here is a summary of all three methods:
- Browser Address Bar - Fastest method, requires admin access
- Admin Settings - Shows all domains, requires admin access
- Page Source Code - Works without admin access, slightly technical
Important Things to Remember
- Your myshopify.com URL is permanent and cannot be changed
- Adding a custom domain does not replace your original Shopify URL
- You need this URL for app integrations and store management
- Custom domains are what customers see, but the myshopify URL is your backend identifier
Why This URL Matters
Your Shopify URL is used for many important tasks. Third-party apps need it to connect to your store. Some admin functions require it. If you ever need technical support, Shopify will ask for this URL.
Even if customers never see your myshopify.com address, it remains essential for running your store behind the scenes.
Summary
Finding your Shopify URL takes just a few seconds. Check your browser address bar when logged in, look in your domain settings, or view the page source code. Your [store-name].myshopify.com URL is permanent and important for store management and integrations.
