How to Connect Your Domain to Wix

Introduction

Launching a website with a custom domain name is essential for creating a professional online identity. Whether you’re building a personal portfolio, business site, or online store, using your own domain makes your brand more trustworthy and easier to remember.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to connect your domain to Wix step by step — whether you purchased your domain through Wix or an external domain provider like GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains.

Why You Should Use a Connect Your Domain to Wix

Here’s why it’s important to connect a domain name to your Wix website:

• Boosts your brand credibility

• Improves search engine visibility (SEO)

• Makes your site easy to share and remember

• Allows professional email (like you@yourdomain.com)

• Builds trust with customers and visitors

Even if you start with a free Wix URL (like yourname.wixsite.com), upgrading to a custom domain is a smart move for long-term growth.

How to Connect Your Domain to Wix: Two Options

Wix offers two main methods to connect a domain:

1. Connecting a domain purchased from Wix

2. Connecting a domain purchased from an external registrar

Let’s walk through both options in detail.

Option 1: Connecting a Domain Purchased on Wix

If you bought your domain through Wix, the process is quick and automatic.

Steps:

1. Log in to your Wix account

2. Go to the Dashboard of your website

3. Click on Settings > Domains

4. Click “Connect a Domain You Already Own” or use your existing Wix domain

5. Select the domain and assign it to your website

Your domain will be connected immediately, and DNS settings are managed by Wix automatically.

✅ Tip: Make sure you’ve upgraded to a Wix Premium Plan, as custom domains aren’t available on the free plan.

Option 2: Connecting a Domain from an External Provider

If your domain is hosted with another registrar (like GoDaddy or Namecheap), you’ll need to manually connect it to Wix using one of these two methods:

A. Name Server Method (Recommended)

This method allows Wix to manage your DNS automatically.

Steps:

1. Log into your Wix account > Go to Settings > Domains

2. Click “Connect a Domain You Already Own”

3. Enter your domain name and click Next

4. Choose Name Server Connection (Recommended)

5. Log in to your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy)

6. Find your DNS or Name Server settings

7. Replace your current name servers with Wix’s:

   • ns0.wixdns.net

   • ns1.wixdns.net

8. Save changes

Wait up to 48 hours for DNS propagation, though it’s often much quicker.

B. Pointing Method (Manual DNS)

With this method, you keep DNS management at your registrar and manually add Wix’s IP and records.

Steps:

1. Go to your registrar’s DNS settings

2. Add an A Record pointing to Wix’s IP: 185.230.63.107

3. Add a CNAME Record for www pointing to www.wixdns.net

4. Go to Wix > Settings > Domains

5. Click “Verify Connection”

This method gives you more control but requires extra configuration.

How to Verify That the Domain is Connected

After making changes, here’s how to check if your domain is working:

• Visit the domain in your browser (it should open your Wix site)

• In your Wix dashboard, go to Settings > Domains

• You’ll see a green “Connected” status once it’s active

If you get a “Not Connected” message, wait a few hours and refresh. DNS changes can take time to update globally.

FAQs About Connecting a Domain to Wix

Q1: Do I need a premium plan to connect a domain to Wix?
Yes. You need to upgrade to any of Wix’s Premium Plans to use a custom domain.

Q2: Can I use email with my connected domain?
Absolutely! Wix partners with Google Workspace to offer branded email like yourname@yourdomain.com.

Q3: How long does domain connection take?
Name server changes can take up to 48 hours, but it’s usually quicker.

Conclusion

Connecting your domain to Wix is an essential step to building a credible and successful online presence. Whether you purchase a domain through Wix or use an external provider, the process is straightforward and doesn’t require any technical knowledge.

Now that you know how to connect your domain to Wix, take the next step and get your website live with a custom domain today!