What does SSL pending mean in Shopify?

When you see “SSL pending” on your Shopify domain, it means Shopify is still trying to issue and activate the SSL certificate for your custom domain. During this stage, Shopify is verifying your DNS settings and domain ownership in the background.

How to fix the SSL pending error on Shopify?

First, wait for 48 hrs. Shopify takes 48 hours to get your SSL certificate. If not, then check your DNS records with your domain provider: your A record should point to Shopify’s IP (23.227.38.65), and your www CNAME should point to shops.myshopify.com.

How long does the SSL pending issue take on Shopify?

In most cases, Shopify SSL activates within a few minutes to a few hours after your DNS records are set correctly. However, DNS propagation on the internet can take up to 48 hours, so it is normal to see SSL pending for a while after changes.

What is the price for getting an SSL certificate for your store?

If you are using Shopify’s supported domains and hosting, SSL certificates are included for free with every plan.

How to verify if your Shopify store has the SSL provisioned?

First, visit your store using https://yourdomain.com and check for the padlock icon in the browser’s address bar; if it is there and no warnings show, your connection is secure.