Set a primary domain

A primary domain gives customers, search engines, and shared links one preferred public address.

What this feature is for

  • A primary domain gives customers, search engines, and shared links one preferred public address.

When to use it

  • You connected more than one domain or subdomain.
  • Links should consistently use one branded URL.

Do it manually

  1. Open Settings and Domains.
  2. Confirm the desired domain has healthy DNS and SSL.
  3. Choose it as the primary domain where supported.
  4. Check redirects from alternate domains.
  5. Test homepage, forms, invoices, and plugin pages after the change.

Ask Faster AI

Help me choose and set the primary domain. Check DNS, SSL, redirects, and which customer-facing paths should be tested afterward.

Review before saving or publishing

  • Preview desktop and mobile before publishing.
  • Check page title, meta description, links, forms, and calls to action.
  • Keep placeholder media clearly marked until real screenshots, photos, or videos are ready.

Common mistakes and fixes

  • If a page is not visible, check navigation, page status, and the active branch.
  • If a form does not submit, confirm the page and form were updated together.
  • If a URL changed, add a redirect so old links keep working.

Placeholder media

  • Screenshot placeholder: Replace with an annotated screenshot of set a primary domain.
  • Video placeholder: Replace with a short walkthrough showing the manual path and review step.

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