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Checkout domains

Add a checkout hostname and verify its CNAME record.

Updated July 17, 2026
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Before you start
  • Control of the domain's DNS records
  • A hostname reserved for checkout traffic, such as checkout.example.com

Domains are checkout hostnames. They are independent resources until selected by a checkout and do not belong to a Shopify store.

Add and verify a domain

Create the checkout hostname

Open Domains, choose Add domain, and enter the base domain and checkout subdomain. Recurrify shows the complete hostname and required CNAME target before saving.

Domains page with verified checkout hostname and CNAME target
Each domain keeps its own DNS verification state and checkout hostname.

Publish the CNAME record

At the DNS provider, create a CNAME for the displayed host label and point it to the exact Recurrify target. Remove conflicting A, AAAA, or CNAME records on the same host.

Verify DNS

Return to Recurrify and choose Verify DNS. Verification uses the authenticated merchant request and reports Pending, Verified, or Failed with a reason.

DNS reference

FieldExampleNotes
Record typeCNAMEUse the exact type shown in Recurrify
HostcheckoutSome providers expect only the label
ValueRecurrify CNAME targetDo not add https:// or a path
TTL600 secondsA lower TTL can make initial changes visible sooner

Common issues

Create a checkoutLink a store, domain, router, and layout, then create a test session.TroubleshootingResolve common store, domain, routing, and checkout readiness issues.