Step 1: Log In to Your Shopify Admin Dashboard
1.1 Access the Shopify Login Page
Open your web browser and navigate to the Shopify login page. This is typically found at https://accounts.shopify.com/store-login or by going to shopify.com and clicking the “Log in” button in the top right corner. Ensure you are on the official Shopify domain to protect your account security.
1.2 Enter Your Store Credentials
On the login page, you will be prompted to enter your store’s .myshopify.com address. If you don’t remember it, you can usually proceed by entering the email address associated with your Shopify account. After entering your store address or email, click “Continue” and then input your password. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, complete that step as well to gain access to your admin dashboard.
Step 2: Navigate to Your Online Store Section
2.1 Locate the “Online Store” Menu Item
Once you are successfully logged into your Shopify admin dashboard, look at the left-hand sidebar menu. Scroll down until you find the “Online Store” section. This section typically contains sub-menus like “Themes,” “Blog posts,” “Pages,” “Navigation,” and “Domains.”
2.2 Click on “Themes” or “Pages” (Either works for finding the link)
To easily reveal your store’s public-facing link, click on either “Themes” or “Pages” within the “Online Store” section. While clicking “Themes” is often the most direct route as it directly displays your current theme and a “View your online store” button, clicking “Pages” also works because the store link is consistently displayed in the browser’s address bar once you navigate to any public-facing part of your store from the admin.
Step 3: Identify Your Store’s Primary Domain
3.1 Look for Your Primary Domain Name
After clicking “Themes” (or “Pages”) in the previous step, you will be taken to a page within your admin. Regardless of which sub-section you landed on, look for an eye icon or a “View your online store” button. Clicking this button will open your live Shopify store in a new browser tab. Focus on the URL displayed in the address bar of this new tab. This is your store’s live link. If you have a custom domain (e.g., yourstorename.com) connected, that’s what you’ll see. If not, you’ll see your default .myshopify.com address.
3.2 Understand the Default Shopify URL Structure
Even if you’ve connected a custom domain, your Shopify store always has a default .myshopify.com URL. This URL follows the format: https://your-store-name.myshopify.com. For example, if your store name is “My Awesome Shop”, your default URL would be https://my-awesome-shop.myshopify.com. This default URL remains active even if you use a custom domain and can be used to access your store directly.
Step 4: Copy and Use Your Shopify Store Link
4.1 Copy the Full URL from Your Browser’s Address Bar
Once your live Shopify store is open in a new browser tab (from Step 3.1), move your mouse cursor to the address bar at the top of your browser window. Click anywhere within the URL to highlight it. Then, right-click on the highlighted URL and select “Copy” from the context menu, or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+C (Mac) to copy the entire link. Ensure you copy the full URL, including the https:// prefix.
4.2 Share or Bookmark Your Shopify Store Link
Now that you have copied your Shopify store link, you can use it for various purposes. Paste it into an email, a social media post, a messaging app, or any document where you need to share your store’s address. To easily access your store in the future, you can also bookmark it in your web browser. Most browsers allow you to do this by clicking the star icon in the address bar or by pressing Ctrl+D (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+D (Mac).
FAQs
Can I find my Shopify store link without logging into the admin?
Yes, if you know your store’s custom domain (e.g., yourstorename.com) or your default .myshopify.com address, you can simply type it into any web browser’s address bar to access your store and view the link.
What’s the difference between my .myshopify.com link and my custom domain link?
The .myshopify.com link is your store’s default, permanent address provided by Shopify. Your custom domain link (e.g., yourstorename.com) is a domain you’ve purchased and connected to your Shopify store, making it more professional and easier for customers to remember. Both links will direct visitors to the same store content.
My store link shows a “password page.” How do I remove it?
If your store is showing a password page, it means your online store is not yet live to the public. To remove the password page, log into your Shopify admin, go to “Online Store” > “Preferences,” and scroll down to the “Password protection” section. Uncheck the box that says “Enable password” and click “Save.”
Can I have multiple links for my single Shopify store?
While your store will have one primary domain (either custom or .myshopify.com), you can create specific links to individual products, collections, pages, or blog posts within your store. These are unique URLs that direct users to specific content, but they all stem from your primary store domain.
