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Can I Connect My GoDaddy Domain to Wix for Free?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 8:56 am

If you have a GoDaddy domain name, you can connect it to your Wix site for free. To do this, you’ll need to change your DNS settings and point your domain name to Wix. Then, you can use your domain name with your Wix site.

To connect your GoDaddy domain name to Wix:

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1. Log in to your GoDaddy account. 2. Select your domain name from the list of domains. 3. Click the DNS zone file tab. 4. In the Records section, select A from the Type drop-down menu. 5. Enter @ in the Name field and enter 52.210.12 in the Value field and click Add Record.

6 Click Save Zone File at the bottom of the page when you’re finished making changes to the zone file records. 7 Now that you’ve updated your DNS settings, it may take up to 48 hours for these changes to go into effect worldwide. 8 Next, log in to your Wix account and go to My Sites > Domains > Connect a Domain > Connect an Existing Domain > Use Your Domain Name with Wix (under “Connect Your Domain Manually”). 9 Enter your domain name in the box and click Continue > Continue again on the next page (under “Connecting Your Domain Manually”). 10 On the next page, copy the two unique values (these are called “name servers”) that appear under “Name Server 1” and “Name Server 2”. 11 Go back to your GoDaddy account and select your domain name from the list of domains again. 12 Click the Manage button next to Nameservers and select Custom from the drop-down menu on the next page (under “Manage Nameservers”). 13 On the next page, enter ns1.wixdns.net in both fields under Nameserver 1 and Nameserver 2 and click Save at the bottom of the page when you’re finished making changes to nameservers records. 14 It may take up to 48 hours for these changes to go into effect worldwide as well so be patient! Once it’s all set up, you’ll be able to use your domain name with your Wix site!

PRO TIP: When connecting your GoDaddy domain to Wix, it is important to note that you will not be able to use your domain for email. In addition, any existing email accounts associated with your domain will be lost and you will not be able to create new ones. Finally, you may experience issues with your website if you attempt to connect a GoDaddy domain that is already in use.
Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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