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How Do I Unlock My Domain on Wix?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 12:03 pm

If you’ve registered a domain with Wix, you can use it with your Wix account by connecting it, or transferring it to Wix. Connecting your domain allows you to keep your current website and email services, and simply point your domain name to your Wix site. You can connect your domain name for free as long as it’s registered with a supported registrar.

If you have multiple domains, you can connect them all to your Wix account. If you want to transfer your domain name to Wix, you’ll need to first unlock it at your current registrar. Once it’s unlocked, you can initiate the transfer process directly from your Wix account.

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To get started, log in to your Wix account and go to the Domains page. Click Add Domain and enter the name of the domain you want to connect or transfer.

If you’re connecting your domain, select I own this domain and continue. If you’re transferring your domain, select I want to transfer my domain and continue.

If you’re connecting your domain:

  • Select the DNS Records section.
  • Copy the two unique DNS Records provided by Wix (these will start with wix-).
  • Log in to where you manage your DNS (this is usually where you registered your domain name).
  • Add the two copied DNS Records from Wix.

If everything’s set up correctly, within 24-48 hours visitors will be able to find your site at the new address. You can check the status of your connection at any time by going back to Domains in your account.

PRO TIP: If you are not the owner of the Wix account associated with your domain, you will not be able to unlock your domain. If you are unsure of the account owner, please contact Wix support for assistance.

How Do I Unlock My Domain on Wix?

If you want to transfer your domain name to Wix, you’ll need to first unlock it at your current registrar.

Conclusion

Unlocking a domain on Wix is easy and only takes a few steps.

First, log in to where manage your DNS. Next, add two copied DNS Records from Wix. Finally, check the status of your connection at any time by going back to Domains in your account.

With these simple steps, transferred domains will be up and running in no time!

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.