Shopify Blocks Domain Nameserver Changes, Trapping Users on Their DNS
Shopify prevents merchants from changing nameservers on domains registered through its platform, making it impossible to migrate DNS control to providers like Cloudflare. This forces merchants to use Shopify DNS even when they need features like DDoS protection, advanced routing, or CDN control. The restriction is perceived as anti-competitive and degrades user trust in the platform.
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