How to Connect a GoDaddy Domain to Wix

You built your site on Wix. Your domain sits in GoDaddy.

Now you need them to work together.

Learning how to connect a GoDaddy domain to Wix takes about 10 minutes of actual work. The rest is waiting for DNS propagation.

This guide walks you through the exact steps to update your nameserver settings in GoDaddy and link your custom domain to your Wix website.

No technical background required.

You will learn how to access DNS management in both platforms, replace nameservers with Wix DNS records, verify the connection status, and troubleshoot common errors.

By the end, your GoDaddy domain will point directly to your Wix-hosted site.

How to Connect a GoDaddy Domain to Wix

Connecting a GoDaddy domain to Wix is the process of linking your registered domain name to a Wix-hosted website by updating nameserver settings.

Users need this when they have purchased a domain through GoDaddy but built their site using the Wix website builder.

This guide covers 6 steps requiring 5-10 minutes of active setup time, plus up to 48 hours for DNS propagation.

Beginner-friendly. No coding required.

Prerequisites

Before starting the domain connection process, confirm you have:

• Wix Premium Plan (Combo, Unlimited, Pro, VIP, or any Business plan)
• Active GoDaddy account with login credentials
• Domain registered with GoDaddy (minimum 60 days old for transfers)
• Domain lock status: unlocked
• Access to both dashboards simultaneously

Time estimate: 5-10 minutes for configuration.

Full propagation: up to 48 hours.

Step 1: How Do You Add Your Domain to Your Wix Account?

Open your Wix dashboard and go to the Domains section to register your GoDaddy domain as an external domain you want to connect; Wix will then display the nameserver records you need to copy into GoDaddy.

Action

Navigate to Wix Dashboard > Domains > Add an Existing Domain.

Click “Connect a domain you already own.”

Enter your full domain name (example: yourdomain.com).

Click “Let’s Go” to proceed.

Purpose

This step registers your custom domain in the Wix system and generates the specific DNS records required for your connection.

Step 2: How Do You Select the Site to Connect?

Choose which Wix website will display when visitors type your GoDaddy domain into their browser; the system links your domain registration to one specific published site in your account.

Action

Select your target website from the dropdown list.

Click “Continue” or “Next.”

Review the connection method screen.

Click “Start” to initiate the setup process.

Purpose

Wix accounts can hold multiple sites.

This step tells the DNS host which site responds to your domain URL.

Step 3: How Do You Access DNS Settings in GoDaddy?

Log into your GoDaddy account and navigate to the DNS management page where you can view and modify nameserver settings, A records, and CNAME records for your domain.

Action

Open a new browser tab.

Go to godaddy.com and sign in.

Click your profile icon (top right) > My Products.

Find your domain in the list.

Click “DNS” next to the domain name.

Purpose

The GoDaddy DNS page contains the nameserver settings that control where your domain points.

You need access here to redirect traffic to Wix servers.

What You Should See

Default GoDaddy nameservers appear as ns01.domaincontrol.com and ns02.domaincontrol.com.

These will be replaced with Wix nameservers in the next steps.

Step 4: How Do You Find the Nameserver Settings in GoDaddy?

Locate the Nameservers section on the GoDaddy DNS page where you can switch from default GoDaddy servers to custom Wix name servers.

Action

Scroll down to the Nameservers section.

Click “Change” next to the current nameserver entries.

Select “I’ll use my own nameservers” when prompted.

Purpose

Nameservers act as the address book for your domain, telling browsers where to find your website files.

Step 5: How Do You Replace the Nameservers With Wix Nameservers?

Delete the existing GoDaddy nameservers and enter the Wix DNS records displayed in your Wix dashboard to redirect all domain traffic to your Wix-hosted site.

Action

Remove existing nameserver entries.

Enter the Wix nameservers from your Wix dashboard:

• ns1.wixdns.net
• ns2.wixdns.net

Click “Save” to apply changes.

Confirm the update when prompted by GoDaddy.

Purpose

This transfers DNS hosting to Wix while keeping your domain registrar as GoDaddy.

Step 6: How Do You Confirm the Connection in Wix?

Return to your Wix account and verify the connection status; Wix checks whether the nameserver records have been properly updated in your GoDaddy DNS zone.

Action

Go back to your Wix Domains page.

Click “I’ve replaced my nameservers.”

Wait for the connection status to update.

Purpose

Wix validates the DNS configuration and begins the propagation process across global servers.

Verification

Check your domain connection status in Wix Dashboard > Domains.

Look for “Connected” status badge next to your domain name.

Testing Your Connection

• Open a new incognito browser window
• Type your domain URL directly
• Your Wix site should load

Full DNS propagation takes up to 48 hours.

Some visitors may see the old site or an error during this period.

Troubleshooting

Domain Shows “Connecting” for More Than 48 Hours

Verify nameservers in GoDaddy match exactly: ns1.wixdns.net and ns2.wixdns.net.

Check for typos or extra spaces.

Clear browser cache and test again.

“Domain Already Connected” Error Message

The domain is linked to another Wix account.

Remove it from the other account first, or contact Wix support with proof of domain ownership.

Site Shows Security Warning After Connection

SSL certificate needs time to activate.

Wait 24-48 hours for automatic HTTPS setup.

Check Wix Dashboard > Domains > SSL Certificate status.

Nameservers Not Saving in GoDaddy

Disable domain lock before making changes.

GoDaddy Profile > My Products > Domain Settings > Domain Lock > Off.

Alternative Method: Connecting via Pointing

The pointing method keeps DNS management at GoDaddy while directing traffic to Wix through A records and CNAME records.

When to Use Pointing

• You have existing email through GoDaddy (MX records)
• Complex DNS configuration you want to preserve
• Multiple subdomains pointing to different services

Pointing vs Nameservers Comparison

Nameservers method: Wix manages all DNS; simpler setup; recommended for most users.

Pointing method: GoDaddy manages DNS; requires manual A record (185.230.63.107) and CNAME record (www pointing to pointing.wixdns.net).

Related Processes

Need to fully move your domain? Learn how to transfer a domain from GoDaddy to Wix for complete registration transfer.

Going the other direction? See how to transfer a domain from Wix to GoDaddy.

New to the platform? Check out how to use Wix for building your first site.

Want to learn more about how to connect a domain to Wix from other registrars? The process is similar across providers.

FAQ on How To Connect A Godaddy Domain To Wix

How long does it take to connect a GoDaddy domain to Wix?

Active setup takes 5-10 minutes. DNS propagation requires up to 48 hours for global servers to update.

Some visitors may see your site sooner. Others may wait the full period.

Do I need a Wix Premium plan to connect my GoDaddy domain?

Yes. Wix requires a premium plan (Combo, Unlimited, Pro, VIP, or Business) to connect external domains.

Free Wix accounts only display the default Wix subdomain URL.

What is the difference between connecting and transferring a domain?

Connecting keeps your domain registered with GoDaddy while pointing it to Wix. Transferring moves the entire domain registration to Wix.

Connecting is faster. Transferring consolidates management.

Why is my domain still showing “Connecting” after 48 hours?

Check your GoDaddy DNS settings for typos in the nameserver records. Verify the domain is unlocked.

Clear your browser cache and test in incognito mode.

Can I keep my GoDaddy email after connecting to Wix?

Use the pointing method instead of nameservers. This keeps your MX records at GoDaddy while directing web traffic to Wix.

Nameserver connection transfers all DNS to Wix.

What are the Wix nameservers I need to enter in GoDaddy?

Enter ns1.wixdns.net and ns2.wixdns.net in your GoDaddy nameserver settings.

Your Wix dashboard displays the exact records during the connection process. Copy them directly.

Will my website go down during the domain connection process?

Brief interruptions may occur during DNS propagation. Some visitors see the old destination while others see the new Wix site.

Full stability returns within 48 hours.

Can I connect multiple GoDaddy domains to one Wix site?

Yes. Add each domain separately in Wix Dashboard > Domains. One domain becomes primary.

Others redirect to it. Each requires the same nameserver configuration in GoDaddy.

How do I know if my domain is successfully connected?

Check Wix Dashboard > Domains for a “Connected” status badge. Type your domain in a browser.

Your Wix site should load with a secure SSL certificate (HTTPS).

What happens to my DNS records when I connect to Wix?

Nameserver connection transfers DNS management to Wix. Existing GoDaddy records (A records, CNAME records, MX records) no longer apply.

Recreate necessary records in your Wix DNS zone.

Conclusion

You now know how to connect a GoDaddy domain to Wix using either the nameserver method or the pointing method.

The process comes down to updating DNS records in your GoDaddy account and confirming the connection in your Wix dashboard.

Most users complete the setup in under 10 minutes. The waiting part takes up to 48 hours for full propagation.

Choose nameservers if you want Wix to manage your entire DNS configuration. Choose pointing if you need to keep email or other services at GoDaddy.

Your domain stays registered with GoDaddy either way.

Once connected, your site loads with HTTPS and an SSL certificate. Visitors type your domain URL and land directly on your Wix-hosted website.

Check your connection status anytime in the Wix Domains page.