You've got a Wix website, and you've registered a domain name through Wix or another domain registrar. But did you know that you can connect your domain to your Wix website in just a few easy steps? In this post, we'll walk you through the process of connecting your domain to your Wix website, no matter where you registered it.
Why Connect Your Domain?
Connecting your domain to your Wix website gives you more control over your online presence and makes it easier for customers to find you online. With a custom domain, you can:
Build credibility and professionalism
Make it easy for customers to remember your website URL
Increase search engine rankings
Have more control over your branding
Don't worry if you're not tech-savvy – we'll break down the steps into manageable chunks. You got this!
Step-by-Step Guide: Connecting Your Domain to Wix
Option 1: Connecting a Domain Registered with Wix
If you registered your domain through Wix, connecting it is a breeze!
Log in to your Wix account and go to the "Settings" tab.
Click on "Domain" and then enter in the domain you'd like and see if its available to connect. If its available click "Connect Domain".
Assign the domain to your site
Note: You will need a premium account to connect a custom domain.
Option 2: Assigning a domain that is currently assigned to a different site
Log in to your Wix account and go to the "Settings" Tab and click "Domain"
You can type in the name of the URL and choose to assign to the site
Click assign the site
Note: If the site is currently connected to a different domain, choose an option:
Redirect it to the primary domain: Redirect your new domain to the site's existing primary domain. Â
Replace the current primary domain: Connect your new domain and disconnect the site's existing domain.Â
Option 3: Connecting a Domain Purchase from Another Site (Go Daddy, Squarespace, etc.)
If you purchased a domain through another site outside of Wix, you can still connect this domain to your Wix site. What has to be done to ensure this works properly is change the name servers. Through this connection method, Wix will host your DNS while the domain is still registerd through the company you purchased it through.
Part 1: Adding the Domain to Your Wix Account
Login to your Wix dashboard, Click on "Settings" and then "Domains"
Click "Add an Existing Domain".
Click "Connect a domain you already own".
Select the site you want to connect your domain to and click "Next".
Enter your domain name and click "Let's Go".
Click "Yes, I own this domain".
Some domain providers support connecting your domain automatically. Depending on your provider, you may see different steps. Choose an option:
Part 2: Updating the Name Servers in the Place Your Purchased the Domain
To connect your domain, you need to update your name server settings in the account that you purchased your domain from. Here are the steps to follow to do this:
Log into your domain host (the place where you purchased your domain - this would not be Wix).
Return to the Wix domains page.
Click "I logged in".
Find your domain settings page.
Go to the domains page on your domain host's site.
Find your domain and go to the settings panel.
Return to the Wix domains page.
Click "I found my domain settings".
Find the name servers
In the domain settings, find where you manage or edit name server records.
Return to the Wix domains page.
Click "I found the nameservers".
Replace the name servers.
On your domain host's site, delete the old name servers, and replace them with the Wix name servers shown on the screen. Â
Click "I've replaced my nameservers".
Tips and Tricks:
Make sure you have access to both your Wix account and your domain host account before starting the process.
If you're connecting a domain from another host other than Wix, double-check that the DNS settings are correct before proceeding.
If you encounter any issues during the process, don't hesitate to reach out to Wix support or your domain host's support team for help.
Connecting your domain to your Wix website is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. By following this guide, you'll be able to establish a professional online presence and make it easy for customers to find you online.
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