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Can I Host a Wix Site on My Server?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 8:58 am

A Wix site can be hosted on your server provided you have a domain name and hosting account. Wix provides two methods to connect your domain name to your Wix account – using an IP address or CNAME.

If you are using a CNAME, you will need to set up a CNAME record with your DNS provider. This record will point your domain name to the Wix servers. You can find instructions on how to do this in the Wix Help Center.

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Once you have set up your CNAME, you will need to login to your Wix account and add your domain name. To do this, go to the My domains page and click on the Add Domain button.

Enter your domain name and select the Use a Domain I own option. Click Continue and follow the instructions to complete the process.

If you are using an IP address, you will need to set an A record with your DNS provider.

Once you have set up your A record, you will need to login to your Wix account and add your domain name.

Enter your domain name and select the Use an IP Address option.

You can host a Wix site on your server as long as you have a domain name and hosting account. Wix provides two methods of connecting your domain name to your Wix – using an IP address or CNAME.

If you opt for a CNAME, you will need to set up a CNAME record with DNS provider which will then point domain name towards the Wix servers.

PRO TIP: No. Wix sites can only be hosted on the Wix servers. If you try to host a Wix site on your own server, it will not work.

Login to Wix account and add domain name by going to My domains page and clicking on Add Domain button.

Select Use a Domain I own option under it.

However, If you want use an IP address, then need set an A record with DNS provider for which again instructions are given in Wix Help Center. After setting it up, again login to Wix account add domain name by going My domains page clicking on Add Domain.

But this time select Use an IP Address.

In conclusion, as long as you have all of the necessary tools, it is possible to host a Wix website on your very own server!

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