How to Connect Your Custom Domain to Your Wix Website

A custom domain gives your website a professional touch and makes it easier for people to find your business online. If you’ve purchased a domain and want to connect it to your Wix website, you’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process step by step.

Why Use a Custom Domain for Your Wix Website?

A custom domain, such as www.yourbusiness.com, helps establish credibility, improves branding, and makes your website easier to remember. Instead of using a free Wix subdomain like yourbusiness.wixsite.com, a custom domain gives you full ownership and control over your site’s identity.

Steps to Connect Your Custom Domain to Wix

Step 1: Purchase a Custom Domain

If you don’t already have a domain, you can buy one directly from Wix or a third-party provider like GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains.

Step 2: Upgrade to a Premium Wix Plan

To connect a custom domain to Wix, you need to upgrade to a Wix Premium Plan. Free plans do not support custom domain connections. Choose the plan that best suits your website’s needs.

Step 3: Access Your Wix Domain Settings

1. Log in to your Wix account.
2. Click on “Settings” in the dashboard.
3. Select “Domains.”
4. Click on “Connect a domain you already own.”

Step 4: Choose Your Connection Method

Wix offers two ways to connect your domain:

1. Pointing Method – This keeps your domain registered with your current provider while pointing it to your Wix site.
2. Name Servers Method – This transfers control of your domain’s DNS settings to Wix.

The recommended method is to use Wix name servers, as they provide better stability and security.

Step 5: Update Your Domain’s DNS Settings

If you purchased your domain from a third-party provider, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your domain registrar’s website.
2. Find the DNS (Domain Name System) settings.
3. Replace the existing name servers with Wix’s name servers:
   1. ns4.wixdns.net
   2. ns5.wixdns.net
4.  Save the changes.

If you bought your domain from Wix, you don’t need to change anything—Wix automatically configures the DNS settings for you.

Step 6: Verify the Connection

1. Go back to your Wix account.
2. Click “Verify Connection.”
3. Wait for the changes to take effect (this can take up to 48 hours).

Ending Note

Connecting your custom domain to Wix is a simple yet important step in creating a professional online presence. By following the steps above, you can ensure that your website is accessible through a unique and branded domain. If you need expert help with Wix website setup, Wix Builder offers professional services to make the process seamless and hassle-free. Get started today and take your online presence to the next level!