If you’ve built your website on Wix, you’ll need to connect your domain name so visitors can access your site using a custom web address. This process is called pointing a domain and is done by updating your DNS settings.
At its core, pointing your domain means telling the internet: “When someone types in mydomain.com, send them to my Wix website.”
Two Ways to Connect Your Domain to Wix
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Via Nameservers (Recommended by Wix)
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Log in to your domain registrar or hosting control panel.
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Locate the Nameserver settings.
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Replace the existing nameservers with the Wix nameservers:
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ns0.wixdns.net -
ns1.wixdns.net
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Save the changes.
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Wait for DNS propagation (can take up to 24 hours).
This method gives Wix full control of your DNS settings, which makes it easier if you don’t plan to manage advanced DNS records yourself.
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Via A Record and CNAME (Alternative Method)
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In your DNS Zone Editor, edit your A record for the root domain (
@) and point it to the Wix IP address provided in your Wix dashboard. -
Update your CNAME record for
wwwand set it towww.wixdns.net. -
Save the changes.
This method keeps your DNS zone under your control while still directing traffic to Wix.
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How Long Does It Take?
Once you update your DNS settings, changes will go through DNS propagation. Typically, this takes a few hours but can take up to 24–48 hours for all servers worldwide to recognize the update.
Troubleshooting Tips
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Use tools like DNS Checker to confirm your domain is pointing to Wix correctly.
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Make sure you don’t have conflicting A or CNAME records.
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If your site still doesn’t load after propagation, try clearing your device’s DNS cache.
Related Guides
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[What Is DNS Propagation?]
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[How to Manage A Records]
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[How to Change Nameservers for Your Domain]
Final Thoughts
Pointing a domain to Wix is a simple process that ensures your custom domain works seamlessly with your website. At dedirock.com, we provide reliable domain management tools and support so you can connect your site to Wix or any other platform without hassle.