How to Buy a Domain on YouCan

Purchase a custom domain directly from YouCan without needing a separate domain registrar. YouCan handles all setup and configuration automatically.

Benefits of Buying on YouCan

• Purchase directly from YouCan's dashboard
• Automatic configuration with no nameserver changes needed
• Instant activation
• Simplified management alongside your store
• No need for a third-party domain registrar

Step 1: Go to Your Domains Page

1. Go to the Seller Area at seller-area.youcan.shop/admin
2. Navigate to Store > Domains
3. Click the Buy domain tab

Step 2: Search for a Domain

1. In the domain search box, enter the domain name you want
2. Example: yourbusiness (without the .com or extension)
3. Select your preferred domain extension (TLD) from the dropdown:
   • .com
   • .shop
   • .store
   • Other available extensions
4. Click Search

YouCan will show availability for your domain with each TLD option.

Step 3: Choose Your Domain

Results will display:

Available Domains:

• Green checkmark indicating the domain is available
• Annual price for the domain
• "Add to cart" or "Buy" button

Unavailable Domains:

• Red X indicating the domain is taken
• Consider alternative names or extensions

Select your preferred option. You can search multiple variations if your first choice is taken.

Step 4: Complete Your Purchase

1. Click Buy for your chosen domain
2. Review the purchase details:
   • Domain name
   • Annual price
   • Renewal information
3. Select your payment method (saved card or add a new card)
4. Click Complete purchase

YouCan will process the payment and provision your domain.

Step 5: Domain Setup

Once purchased, YouCan automatically:

• Registers your domain
• Configures it to point to your store
• Provisions an SSL certificate
• Enables HTTPS for secure browsing
• No additional steps required

Your domain is ready to use immediately.

Access Your Domain

Once purchased:

1. Return to your Domains page
2. Your new domain appears in your domain list
3. Status shows "Active" or "Connected"
4. Customers can visit your store using your new domain
5. Your default YouCan URL remains active as a backup

Manage Your Domain

From the Domains page, you can:

• View all your purchased domains
• Check domain status
• Renew expiring domains
• Configure DNS settings if needed
• Set which domain is your primary store URL

Domain Renewal

YouCan purchased domains auto-renew annually:

• Renewal charges appear in your account billing
• Reminder emails are sent before expiration
• You can manually renew or manage auto-renewal in domain settings
• Contact support to modify renewal preferences

Pricing

Domain pricing varies by extension:

• .com: Typically the most popular option
• .shop: Specialized for e-commerce stores
• .store: Alternative commerce domain
• Other extensions: Varies by TLD

Prices shown during search are annual costs.

Compare: Buying vs. Connecting

Buy Domain on YouCan:

• Automatic setup
• No nameserver changes
• Managed from YouCan dashboard
• Annual renewal handled by YouCan

Connect Existing Domain:

• You own the domain with your registrar
• Requires nameserver updates
• Can be transferred between platforms
• More control over registrar settings

Related articles:

• How to Connect a Custom Domain
• Troubleshooting Domain Connection Issues
• How to Activate Your Store