This article explains whether you can use URL redirect tests in ABConvert to send visitors to another domain. You will also learn how to structure redirects correctly so your test data stays accurate.
When to use this
Use this guide if you want to:
Understand why external domain redirects are not supported
Avoid setup errors when creating a URL redirect test
Test regional or localized pages using subfolders
Confirm whether subdomains work in redirect tests
Why external domain redirects are NOT supported
You CANNOT redirect visitors to another domain using ABConvert URL redirect tests.
ABConvert is designed to work only inside your Shopify store domain. Because:
We cannot track sessions, conversions, or revenue on external domains
Redirects must stay within the same Shopify domain
Only relative paths are supported in test setup
How URL redirect tests work
When you create a URL redirect test, ABConvert always builds the final destination like this:
your-shopify-domain.com + relative path
Example
If your store domain is:
https://mystore.shopify.com
And your redirect path is:
/collections/all
Visitors will be redirected to:
https://mystore.shopify.com/collections/all
Entering a full external URL like https://another-domain.com will not work.
Subdomains vs subfolders
Subdomains do not work
Redirecting to a subdomain is not supported because it counts as a different domain.
Example (not supported):
Original: mystore.shopify.com
Target: mystore.uk.shopify.com
This setup cannot be tracked and will fail validation.
Testing using subfolders (supported)
If you want to test region-specific or localized content, subfolders are the correct approach.
Subfolders stay on the same Shopify domain, which allows ABConvert to:
Track visitors correctly
Attribute conversions accurately
Keep test results reliable
Example
Original: mystore.shopify.com
Variant: mystore.shopify.com/uk/
FAQ
Can I redirect traffic to another Shopify store?
No. Redirects must stay within the same Shopify domain.
Can I test country-specific stores using subdomains?
No. Subdomains are treated as external domains and are not supported.
What is the best way to test regional storefronts?
Use subfolders like /uk/ or /eu/ instead of subdomains.
Why does ABConvert restrict redirects to one domain?
This ensures accurate tracking of visitors, conversions, and revenue.