How to Transfer a Domain You Bought Elsewhere to Wix

Webryact
5 days ago
3 min read

If you purchased your domain from another provider (like GoDaddy, Google Domains, or Namecheap) and want to fully manage it through Wix, you can transfer the domain directly to your Wix account. This means Wix becomes your new domain host, and you’ll be able to manage all domain settings—billing, DNS records, and renewals—right from your Wix dashboard.

Below you'll find a video walk through guiding you through transerring your domain you bought elsewhere to Wix.

How to Transfer Your Domain to Wix

To move your domain from another provider to Wix, follow these steps:

Go to the Domains section in your Wix account.
Click Add an Existing Domain and select Transfer your domain to Wix.
Review the information shown, then click Start Transfer.
Enter the domain name you want to transfer (e.g., mystunningwebsite.com).
Use the dropdown menu to select your current domain host (e.g., GoDaddy, Google Domains).
Click Continue.

Prepare Your Domain for Transfer

Log in to your domain provider’s account:
- Open a new browser tab and sign in to the account where you originally purchased your domain.
- In Wix, check the I logged in box once you're signed in.
Unlock your domain with your current registrar:
- In your provider’s dashboard, disable any transfer lock or domain protection.
- Then, in Wix, check the I unlocked it box.
Get your authorization (EPP) code from your current host.
- Paste this code into the Enter authorization code field in Wix.
- Click Continue.

Complete the Transfer

Choose a registration extension period (minimum of one year).
💡 If you have a free domain voucher, Wix will apply it automatically.
Click Continue.
Review and update your contact information, if needed.Then, click Continue.
Select your domain privacy preference:
- Private Registration: Keeps your contact details hidden from the public WHOIS directory. You can toggle this on or off anytime.
- Public Registration: Your name and contact info remain visible in WHOIS. You can only switch to private during a manual renewal.
Click Continue.
Choose your payment method and click Submit Purchase.

What Happens After the Transfer?

Wix becomes your domain host.
You’ll manage all settings—renewal, DNS, email setup—inside Wix.
Your site remains live during the process (no downtime).

Tip: If you only want to connect your domain to Wix without moving it from your current registrar, you can use name servers or pointing instead.