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Shopify + Hostinger, set up for you
How to Connect Hostinger Domain to Shopify, Set Up by Shopify Specialists
How to connect Hostinger domain to Shopify: in Hostinger DNS, disable the CDN, delete the AAAA record and old A or CNAME records, then set the root A record to 23.227.38.65 and the www CNAME to shops.myshopify.com. Finish in Shopify under Settings, Domains, Connect existing. Propagation can take up to 24 hours. We do it with zero downtime and email safe, from $390.
- Existing DNS records audited and email records preserved
- A and CNAME records set to Shopify's values
- Connection verified and SSL issued
- Test log and a recorded handover
From$390
Delivery3 to 14 working days
Revisions2 rounds
Our track record
Built on 450+ Shopify Stores. Your Hostinger Integration Is Priced and Scoped Before We Start.
There is no hourly meter and no mystery. You pick a package, tune the options in the calculator and read the final price and timing up front.
Average rating from verified clients
Building Shopify stores since
Secure checkout
Pay through a protected checkout and keep a full order record.
Two revision rounds
Included in every package, so the result matches what you pictured.
Backup before changes
We work on a duplicate of your theme, never on your live store.
Who this is for
Six Kinds of Store We Build How to Connect Hostinger Domain to Shopify For
Domain changes can break email if done carelessly. These are the cases we build for.
You are a good fit if
- Your store runs on Shopify
- You have, or will open, a Hostinger account
- You want a fixed price and a written scope
- You can share the access we ask for
Stores moving a domain
The root A record and www CNAME point to Shopify.
Stores with business email
MX and TXT records stay untouched.
Stores with CDN on
Hostinger's CDN is disabled before connecting.
Stores waiting for SSL
Certificates follow verification; some setups need a TXT record.
Stores launching
Propagation can take up to 24 hours.
Teams following old guides
Hostinger's article is about 1,333 days old; Shopify's guide wins.
Problems solved
How to Connect Hostinger Domain to Shopify: Six Faults We Fix First
Domain connections fail on conflicting records. These are the six faults we fix.
The problem
Old A record left
The outcome
Traffic splits. We remove it.
The problem
AAAA record remains
The outcome
IPv6 hits the old host. We delete it.
The problem
Email broken
The outcome
MX records overwritten. We keep them.
The problem
SSL pending
The outcome
Browser warnings. We verify early.
The problem
Switch during peak
The outcome
Sales are lost. We schedule it.
The problem
No handover
The outcome
DNS notes are missing. We document them.
What we can do
How We Build Your Hostinger Integration
How we connect a Hostinger domain to Shopify, in order.
Audit
Records.
Clean
Conflicts.
Set
A and CNAME.
Connect
Shopify.
Tests
SSL and email.
Handover
Notes and recording.
What is included
What Is Inside Your Hostinger Integration
Deliverables fall into six groups. The package table below shows how much of each group a given price covers, so the difference between tiers is easy to judge.
Connection
- Shopify permissions kept to the minimum
- Hostinger connected using an API key plus a verified sending domain
- Keys stored in a vault
- Who-can-do-what review
Triggers
- Late and early events handled
- Event handled: a customer replies
- Event handled: an order is paid
- Flow starts when an order is shipped
Mapping
- Per-field conflict rules
- Recipient lined up across systems
- Blank values in tracking link handled on purpose
- Custom fields added to the map
Safety
- Daily health check
- Failure alerts to a named person
- Throttling within limits
- Consent and opt-outs respected
Testing
- Test on a reply
- Scenario tested: a shipped order
- Edge cases: refunds and edits
- First live runs watched
Handover
- Every setting explained in writing
- Two revision rounds included
- Picture of what moves where
- Help with questions after go-live
Your part is access, a brief and a decision on conflicts. Ours is the build, the test and the handover.
What we connect and check
Hostinger and Shopify: How the Connection Is Wired
An integration is simplest to judge when you can see it. The picture shows the pieces we build for Hostinger: the records on each side, the status of every link and the log a person can read.
Portfolio
Our Store Work Behind Your Hostinger Integration
A clean connection works best on a tidy store. Browse stores we have designed and launched, and picture each one with Hostinger wired in behind it.
Halo Form Jewelry Shopify Visual
Jewelry
Northmark Supply Outdoor apparel Shopify Visual
Outdoor apparel
Home Office Accessories Dropshipping Store
Home office accessories
Roam With Eli Travel creator Shopify Visual
Travel creator
Thread Union Trade Blank apparel Shopify Visual
Blank apparel
Roam Paws Pet Shopify Visual
PetProcess and timeline
From First Call to Live Sync: Our How to Connect Hostinger Domain to Shopify Process
Six stages, in order. Nothing touches live data until you have seen it work on a copy, and your calculator choices decide how long each stage takes.
- 1
Brief and scope
We start with questions: what you sell, how Hostinger fits your day and which events matter. Reading through your orders and messages shows where the flow begins and what it must never touch.
- 2
Access and connection
Access is narrow and approved by you, using an API key plus a verified sending domain. A live read proves the connection works before any build begins.
- 3
Map and rule
Recipient, template, order number and tracking link are matched across both tools, and we record who wins each conflict and how blanks are treated.
- 4
Build in a copy
Nothing is built on live records. The flow runs on test data first, and you see the plan, plus a recording if useful.
- 5
Test on real cases
The tests cover a paid order, a reply and a shipped order, along with refunds and edits, and we check each result against Shopify.
- 6
Go live and hand over
When you say go, the flow goes live. We watch the first runs and leave you notes, a diagram and a recorded walkthrough.
Compare your options
Which Route Fits: DIY, Platform, Gig or Specialist Build?
Cheap is not always the best value. These rows show where the differences appear.
| What matters | DIY with Hostinger | Zapier or Make | Gig marketplace | Store Design Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fields matched deliberately | Basic defaults | When you set it up | Depends on the seller | Yes |
| Unique key stops duplicate records | Often missed | If you add it | Seldom | Yes |
| A named person hears about failures | No | Only if you add it | Seldom | Yes |
| Refunds and edits included in testing | Seldom | If you test it | Hit and miss | Yes |
| Fixed price up front | Plan fees only | Fees plus your hours | Yes | Yes |
| Written notes and recorded handover | No | No | Not usually | Yes |
| You own every account | Yes | Yes | Depends | Yes |
| Questions answered after launch | Vendor help desk | Help desk of the platform | Depends | Included window |
Inside every project
What Keeps Your Store and Hostinger Data Safe
None of these costs extra. They are simply how we work.
A written definition of done
We call it complete when a paid order, a reply and a shipped order work as agreed and the log proves it.
Build in a copy, never live
Test data comes first. Live orders and messages are left alone until you sign off.
Plain scope, two revision rounds
Price first, then two structured revision rounds for anything in scope, so no tweak becomes a surprise charge.
Nothing sent without approval
No message to a customer goes live until you have read and approved it.
Counts compared, not assumed
Once data is loaded, we count both sides, so missing or doubled records show up early.
Failures raise a flag
A failed run alerts a named person with the order and the reason. Silence never means success.
Interactive price calculator
Choose Your Hostinger and Shopify Package
Start with the scope that matches your store, then adjust for volume, direction and history. You see the fixed price before you pay.
Request a custom quote
Projects beyond these packages, such as custom objects, heavy history loads, multi-store designs or a custom API build, are scoped and quoted at a fixed price after a short call.
Request a QuoteChanged your mind? Choose Single Workflow, Core Workflows or Full Integration above to return to the instant calculator.
Packages and comparison
Hostinger Integration Package Comparison
Here is each package line by line. When you compare our fee with a marketplace listing for how to connect Hostinger domain to Shopify, count how many of these checks the cheaper offer actually names.
| What is included | Single Workflow $390 | Core Workflows $790Recommended | Full Integration $1,490 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secure Hostinger connection via an API key plus a verified sending domain | Included | Included | Included |
| First trigger built: an order is paid | Included | Included | Included |
| Mapping for recipient, template and order number | Included | Included | Included |
| Every write protected from duplicates | Included | Included | Included |
| Test log and recorded handover | Included | Included | Included |
| A trigger for each: an order is paid, a customer replies, an order is shipped | Not included | Included | Included |
| Tracking link and custom fields added to the map | Not included | Included | Included |
| Filters by tag, country and value | Not included | Included | Included |
| Failed runs retried, then reported | Not included | Included | Included |
| Per-field conflict rules for two-way updates | Not included | Not included | Included |
| One-off history load of past messages | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Two weeks of monitoring after go-live | Not included | Not included | Included |
| A runbook your team can follow | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Typical delivery | 3 to 5 days | 5 to 9 days | 8 to 14 days |
The calculator above is the source of truth for your final price and delivery estimate.
Why Store Design Expert
Why Owners Choose Our How to Connect Hostinger Domain to Shopify Over Doing It Alone
Templates cover the happy path. We cover the rest, and we put the result in writing.
Experience since 2015
We have launched more than 450 Shopify stores since 2015 and met most of the quirks that trip up integrations.
A price you can plan around
Prices and extra days are visible for each package and option. Plan fees for Hostinger come from Hostinger directly; its pricing page has the latest.
Tested on your real cases
Your real scenarios are the test plan: a paid order, a reply and a shipped order.
Notes a colleague can follow
Our handover records what moves where and which settings were chosen, so a future developer will not have to guess.
We live inside Shopify
Orders, refunds, edits and metafields are daily work for us. That is a different skill from knowing the menus of Hostinger.
4.9+ from verified clients
Every review on this page is from a verified Store Design Expert client, which lets you see how projects went first.
What we need to get started
What to Prepare Before We Start Your Hostinger Integration
We need a way into your store, a Hostinger account and a short brief. Pick the access route that suits you.
Approve a collaborator request
Selling already? Send the address and accept a collaborator request. You keep ownership, we get a limited role, and you can revoke it at any moment.
Starting from nothing? We build first
We can assemble the store in our own Shopify Partner account, connect Hostinger there, then hand the whole store over by ownership transfer. You pick a Shopify plan only at the end.
Or share a staff login
A staff account is an option. The collaborator route is still better, as it can be cancelled instantly and involves no shared password.
Your Hostinger access
Set up the account and invite us, or have us create it under your email. You stay the owner either way, and access runs through an API key plus a verified sending domain.
Sample records
Send two or three typical records from each side, or tell us where to find them. Real examples show us how your data is actually shaped.
A decision-maker
Tell us who approves the plan and the test, and which rule should win when Hostinger and Shopify disagree.
We never need your owner password or payment details. Access is limited, logged and removable at any time.
Testimonials
What Store Owners Say After Working With Us
Real owners, real stores, in their own words.
Verified
Store Design Expert is the best. The work is very professional, they pay close attention to detail and, more importantly, they listen. Their level of cooperation is second to none, and everything was delivered in a very timely manner. I will keep them in mind for future projects.
BN
Barbara N.United States
Verified
Super helpful and patient. I am new to ecommerce and Store Design Expert talked me through the whole process and even fixed my payment bridging for me!
LR
Lois R.United Kingdom
Verified
I am beyond satisfied! Store Design Expert went above and beyond on my project. Highly recommended!
MD
Michael D.United States
Verified
The experience was tailored to my brand and specifications to the letter. I love the result.
EP
Eric P.United States
Verified
They definitely get the job done. Very patient and understanding throughout the whole project.
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Brian S.United States
Verified
Thank you so much to Store Design Expert and the team. My site looks far more appealing to customers, and I will happily recommend your services to other new small businesses.
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Jennifer S.United States
Verified
Very patient, informative and transparent, and they did exactly what they said they would do. Thanks for all the help!
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Raymond O.United States
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Store Design Expert is the only one I use for all things WordPress. They have a high level of understanding, deliver quality work and are easy to deal with.
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Scott C.United States
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FAQ
Hostinger Integration FAQs
Everything owners ask us before booking.
How much does how to connect Hostinger domain to Shopify cost?
Single Workflow costs $390, Core Workflows $790 and Full Integration $1490. Order volume, data direction, existing Hostinger data and add-ons change the total, and the calculator shows it before you pay. Most projects land between about $390 and $2090, with delivery from 3 to 14 working days.
How long does the Hostinger integration take?
Single Workflow takes 3 to 5 working days, Core Workflows 5 to 9 and Full Integration 8 to 14. The usual variables are how much history you want loaded and how quickly you approve the test results. The Sooner and Fastest options shorten the schedule when a launch date is fixed.
What goes in the A record?
23.227.38.65, per Shopify's guide. If you came here from "shopify to hostinger sync", you are in the right place.
What goes in the www CNAME?
shops.myshopify.com. Another way to phrase it: "hostinger dns a record shopify domain"; this page covers that too.
What must I remove first?
The AAAA record and old A or CNAME records. People also search for "hostinger shopify integration"; the work is the same.
Where do I finish?
Settings, Domains, Connect existing. Related searches such as "connect shopify to hostinger", the answer is the same.
How long does it take?
Up to 24 hours. Queries such as "does hostinger connect to shopify" point to this service.
Will email break?
Not if MX records stay. Queries such as "how to connect shopify store to hostinger domain" point to this service.
Can you do it?
Yes. Searches like "shopify hostinger domain" point to this service.
Ready when you are
Book Your How to Connect Hostinger Domain to Shopify Build
Pick your scope, see the price and delivery window, and start. We build in a copy, test on a paid order, a reply and a shipped order, and hand over notes you can use. This page covers how to connect Hostinger domain to Shopify.
- Secure checkout
- Two revision rounds
- Test log and walkthrough included