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Can I Redirect My Domain to Wix?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 10:56 pm

A domain name is an online address used to direct web traffic to a specific website. Wix.com is a platform that allows users to create their own websites. You can use Wix to create a website for free, but if you want to use your own domain name (e.g., www.example.com), you must purchase a premium plan.

You can, however, connect your domain name to Wix for free. This allows you to redirect web traffic from your domain name to your Wix website.

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In order to redirect your domain name to Wix, you will need to change the DNS (Domain Name System) settings for your domain name. DNS is a global network that translates human-readable domain names (e.com) into machine-readable IP addresses (e., 192.0.2.1). When you change the DNS settings for your domain name, you are essentially telling the DNS network where to direct web traffic for your domain name.

There are two ways to change the DNS settings for your domain name:

PRO TIP: If you are considering redirecting your domain to Wix, be aware that this may result in loss of control over your domain, as well as any email or website associated with it. Additionally, your domain may become blacklisted, preventing you from being able to use it in the future.
  1. Change the DNS settings at your registrar: If you registered your domain name with a company like GoDaddy, Hover, or Namecheap, you can log into your account and change the DNS settings yourself. Each registrar has its own process for changing DNS settings, so you will need to consult your registrar’s documentation for specific instructions.
  2. Change the DNS settings at your web host: If you host your website with a company like WP Engine, SiteGround, or DreamHost, you can log into your account and change the DNS settings yourself.

    Each web host has its own process for changing DNS settings, so you will need to consult your web host’s documentation for specific instructions.

Once you have changed the DNS settings for your domain name, it may take up to 48 hours for the changes to propagate across the internet. This means that it may take up to 48 hours for web traffic to be redirected from your domain name to your Wix website.

Conclusion:

In short, yes – you can redirect yourdomainname.com to wixsiteURL/yourdomainname . For this, you need change the DNS records which are easy enough if you have registered with major providers like GoDaddy, Hover or Namecheap.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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