How to Connect Your Custom Domain in BuildMyStore

Overview

This guide helps you connect your custom domain (e.g., store.mybrand.com) to your BuildMyStore store. By linking your domain, you can create a more professional and branded shopping experience for your customers.

Prerequisites

• You must own a domain name (e.g., store.mybrand.com) from any domain provider (like GoDaddy or Hostinger)

Step 1: Connect Domain in BuildMyStore

1. Log in to your BuildMyStore Merchant Dashboard

2. Navigate to Store Settings > General Settings

3. Click on Connect Domain

4. Enter your domain name
   Example: store.mybrand.com

5. Click Connect Domain

What Happens Next?

After connecting, BuildMyStore will generate the following details:

• CNAME Record

• Target Domain

• Redirect URL

Example:

You will use these details in your domain provider settings.

Step 2: Configure DNS Records in Your Domain Provider

To complete the setup, you need to update DNS settings where your domain is hosted.

Option A: GoDaddy DNS Setup

Add CNAME Record

1. Log in to your GoDaddy account

2. Go to My Products

3. Click DNS next to your domain

4. Click Add Record

5. Select CNAME

6. Enter the following details:

   • Type: CNAME

   • Name: store

   • Value: customers.mykart.io

   • TTL: Default

7. Click Save

(Optional) Set Up Domain Redirect

If you want to redirect your root domain (e.g., mydomain.com) to www.mydomain.com:

1. Go to Forwarding

2. Click Add Domain Forwarding

3. Enter:

   • Forward To: https://www.mydomain.com

   • Type: Permanent (301)

4. Click Save

Option B: Hostinger DNS Setup

Add CNAME Record

1. Log in to your Hostinger account

2. Open hPanel

3. Navigate to Domains > DNS Zone Editor

4. Click Add Record

5. Enter the following:

   • Type: CNAME

   • Name: store

   • Target: customers.mykart.io

   • TTL: Default

6. Click Save

(Optional) Set Up Domain Redirect

1. Go to Domains > Redirects

2. Add a new redirect:

   • From: mydomain.com

   • To: https://www.mydomain.com

3. Select Type: Permanent (301)

4. Click Save