Every store on YNS comes with its own free web address, so you can be online without buying anything. It's ready the moment your store is created.

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## Your free .yns.store address

Your store gets a web address ending in `.yns.store` – something like `your-store.yns.store`. There's nothing to set up and nothing to pay for. It works immediately, on every device.

The first part of the address is based on your store, and it's the link customers use to find and shop with you. You can start using it right away while you build out the rest of your store.

## It's secure from day one

Your free address comes with secure `https` automatically. That little padlock customers look for in their browser is already taken care of, so people can shop and pay with confidence.

You don't have to install or renew anything – the security stays in place for as long as you use the address.

## Share it right away

Because your address works as soon as your store exists, you can start sharing it the moment you're ready to sell:

- Post it on social media.
- Add it to your email signature.
- Send it to friends, customers, or collaborators.
- Print it on cards, packaging, or flyers.

> **Tip:** Your store goes live on this address automatically once AI finishes building it. See [Publish and go live](/help/getting-started/go-live) for how it works.

## Free address vs custom domain

Both work the same way for your customers – the difference is mostly about branding. Here's how they compare:

| | Free `.yns.store` address | Custom domain |
|---|---|---|
| **Cost** | Free, included with your store | You buy it from a domain provider |
| **Looks like** | `your-store.yns.store` | `yourbrand.com` |
| **Setup** | Nothing to do – it's ready instantly | A few one-time steps to connect |
| **Secure https** | Included automatically | Included automatically once connected |
| **Best for** | Getting started and testing | A polished, memorable brand |

You don't have to choose one forever. Start on the free address, and add a custom domain whenever you're ready – the free one keeps working alongside it.

## FAQ

### Do I have to pay for my free address?

No. The `.yns.store` address is included with every store at no cost, and there's nothing to renew.

### Can I change the first part of my address?

The address is based on your store. If you want a completely different web address, the usual path is to connect a custom domain like `yourbrand.com`. See [Connect a custom domain](/help/domains/custom-domain).

### Will my free address still work if I add a custom domain?

Yes. Your free `.yns.store` address keeps working even after you connect your own domain, so any links you've already shared stay valid.

### Is my free address secure for taking payments?

Yes. It comes with secure `https` automatically, so customers see the padlock in their browser and can shop and pay with confidence.

## What's next

- Ready for your own brand? See [Connect a custom domain](/help/domains/custom-domain).
- Open your store to the public – see [Publish and go live](/help/getting-started/go-live).