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How Do I Connect an External Domain to Wix?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 10:07 am

If you have a domain that you’ve purchased from a third-party provider and you want to use it with your Wix site, you can connect it to your Wix account. This article will show you how to connect an external domain to Wix.

First, you’ll need to log in to your Wix account. Then, go to the ‘Domains’ tab and click on ‘Connect Domain’.

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Enter your domain name in the box provided and click ‘Continue’.

On the next page, you’ll need to verify that you own the domain. You can do this by either providing the verification code that was sent to the registrant email address, or by uploading a file to your web server. Once you’ve verified that you own the domain, click ‘Continue’.

PRO TIP: When connecting an external domain to Wix, it is important to make sure that your DNS settings are correctly configured. Incorrectly configured DNS settings can result in your website being inaccessible.

On the next page, you’ll be asked to select a plan. If you have a paid plan, you’ll be able to connect your domain immediately. If you have a free plan, you’ll need to upgrade before you can connect your domain.

Once you’ve selected a plan, click ‘Continue’. You’ll be taken to the checkout page where you can complete your purchase.

After you’ve completed your purchase, your domain will be automatically connected to your Wix account and you’ll be able to use it with your site.

How Do I Connect an External Domain to My Wix Site?

If you have a domain that you’ve purchased from a third-party provider and you want to use it with your Wix site, follow these instructions to connect it to your Wix account:

  1. Log in to your Wix account and go to the ‘Domains’ tab.
  2. Click on ‘Connect Domain’. Enter your domain name in the box provided.
  3. Click ‘Continue’. On the next page, verify that you own the domain by either providing the verification code that was sent
    to the registrant email address or by uploading a file to your web server.

    On the next page, select a plan. If you have a paid plan,you’ll be able
    to connect your domain immediately. Ifyou have a free plan,you’ll need toupgrade before connecting yourdomain.

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  1. Onceyou’ve selectedaplan,click ‘Continues’.You’llbetakentothecheckoutpage whereyoucancompleteyour purchase.

Afteryou’ve completedyour purchase,’llbeabletouseitwithyoursite.


Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.