Domain Names - Feature Guide
FreshStore lets you register and manage custom domain names directly from your account. A custom domain gives your store a professional, branded web address like yourstorename.com.
How to Register a Domain
- Go to my.freshstore.com/domain/register in your account
- Search for the domain name you want
- You will see a list of available options with different extensions (.com, .net, .store, etc.) and prices
- Select the domain you want and complete the purchase
Once registered, the domain is managed inside your FreshStore account. You can then assign it to any of your stores.
Connecting a Domain to Your Store
After registering (or if you already own a domain), you need to connect it to your store:
🔗 How to add a custom domain
🔗 How to add a custom subdomain
Do I Need a Custom Domain?
No. Every FreshStore account includes free vanity domains that you can use immediately. A custom domain is optional but recommended if you want to:
- Build a brand. A custom domain looks more professional and is easier for visitors to remember.
- Improve SEO. Custom domains build authority over time and perform better in search engines than subdomains.
- Sell your store later. A store on its own domain is a sellable asset. A store on a vanity subdomain is not.
If you are just getting started, a vanity domain is perfectly fine. You can always switch to a custom domain later without losing any content or settings.
🔗 Vanity Domains feature guide
Already Own a Domain?
If you registered a domain elsewhere (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc.), you can still use it with FreshStore. You will need to update your DNS settings to point to FreshStore.
🔗 What are the nameservers for a custom domain?
Domain Renewal
Domains registered through FreshStore are set to renew automatically. You can check your domain's renewal date and status in the Domains section of your account.
If you registered your domain elsewhere, renewal is managed by your domain registrar (e.g. GoDaddy, Namecheap). Please check with them to make sure auto-renewal is enabled so your domain does not expire unexpectedly.
Removing a Domain
To remove a custom domain from your FreshStore account:
- Go to Domains in your account
- Find the domain you want to remove
- Click Options and select the option to remove or delete the domain
Important: Removing a domain from your account will disconnect it from any store using it. Make sure to update your store's domain before removing, or your store will no longer be accessible on that address. If you need help, please contact support.
Tips for Choosing a Domain Name
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Keep it short and memorable. Shorter domains are easier to type, share, and remember.
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Include your niche if possible. A domain like "bestcoffeegear.com" immediately tells visitors what your store is about.
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Prefer .com when available. It is the most trusted and recognisable extension. Other extensions like .store, .shop, and .net are fine alternatives.
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Avoid hyphens and numbers. They make domains harder to remember and type correctly.
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Check for trademark conflicts. Make sure your domain name doesn't infringe on an existing brand.
SSL and HTTPS
All FreshStore domains (custom and vanity) are automatically secured with SSL certificates at no extra cost. Your store will always load over HTTPS.