Step-by-step instructions for connecting your Wix domain to WedSites.

If you registered your domain with Wix, follow these steps to add the DNS records needed to connect it to your WedSites wedding website.

Make sure you've added your domain to WedSites first. Go to Settings > General and enter your custom domain, then save. Then come back here to set up your DNS records.

You'll need access to your Wix account. Make sure you can log in and that you have permission to manage DNS for your domain.

Disconnect any Wix site first. If your domain is currently connected to a Wix website, you need to disconnect it before setting up custom DNS records. Wix automatically manages DNS for connected sites, which will conflict with your WedSites records.

You'll be adding these two records to your Wix domain:

Important: You only need the A record if you're using an apex domain (like yourwedding.com). You only need the CNAME if you're using a subdomain (like www.yourwedding.com). We recommend adding both so both versions of your domain work.

Go to wix.com and sign in to your account.

If your domain is connected to a Wix site, you need to disconnect it first:

Once disconnected, go back to Manage DNS Records for your domain.

In the DNS Records section, look for any existing A records with @ in the Host column.

If you see existing A records for @:
- You need to delete any A records that don't point to 37.16.10.26
- Having multiple A records causes your domain to only work sometimes
- Click the three-dot menu (⋯) on each conflicting record, then click Delete

Common conflicting records to look for:
- Wix's own A records (these point to Wix servers like 23.236.62.147)
- Wix parking page records
- Any A record for @ that isn't 37.16.10.26

Using a custom subdomain? If you're using something like wedding.yourwedding.com instead of www, replace "www" with "wedding" in the Host Name field.

After saving, scroll through the DNS records list to confirm both records appear:
- An A record for @ pointing to 37.16.10.26
- A CNAME record for www pointing to domains.wedsites.com

Make sure there are no duplicate A records for @.

Wait for DNS propagation. Wix DNS changes typically take 15 minutes to a few hours to fully propagate.

SSL certificate is automatic. Once your domain connects, we'll automatically add an SSL certificate so your site works with https. This happens within a few hours of your domain connecting.

Test your domain. After waiting, try visiting your domain in a browser. You should see your wedding website!

Domain not working after several hours?
- Double-check that you entered the DNS records exactly as shown above
- Make sure you deleted any conflicting A records (especially Wix's default ones)
- Verify you disconnected any Wix site from the domain
- Check that you entered your domain in WedSites under Settings > General

Still seeing a Wix site or parking page?
- Make sure you've fully disconnected the domain from any Wix site
- Delete all Wix A records for the root domain (they often point to 23.236.62.147 or similar)
- Try clearing your browser cache or testing in incognito mode

Can't find DNS Records option?
- Make sure you're in Account Settings > Domains, not in the Wix site editor
- The DNS Records option is under the three-dot menu (⋯) next to your domain
- You may need a Wix premium plan to manage DNS records

Wix keeps re-adding its own records?
- This happens when a Wix site is still connected to the domain
- Go to Domains and make sure the domain shows as "Not connected to a site"
- If it keeps reconnecting, remove the domain from the Wix site editor as well

CNAME issues?
- Make sure the Host Name is "www" and not "@"
- Verify the Value field is exactly: domains.wedsites.com
- Check that you don't already have a CNAME for www — edit the existing one instead of adding a duplicate

Need to verify DNS setup?
- Go to dnschecker.org
- Enter your domain and select "A" record type
- You should see 37.16.10.26 in the results

Disconnect before configuring DNS: This is the most important step. Wix automatically manages DNS records for any domain connected to a Wix site. If you don't disconnect the site first, Wix may override your custom DNS records.

Wix premium plan may be required: Some Wix plans restrict DNS management. If you can't find the DNS Records option, check that your Wix plan includes domain management features, or contact Wix support.

Nameservers must stay with Wix: For DNS records managed through Wix to work, your domain's nameservers must point to Wix (ns0.wixdns.net through ns3.wixdns.net). If you've changed nameservers to another provider, manage DNS there instead.

Domain renewal: Your domain registration and DNS hosting through Wix are separate from your WedSites subscription. Make sure to renew your domain with Wix when it expires.

Email hosting: If you use Wix for email, your MX records are separate and won't be affected by adding these A and CNAME records.

If you're having trouble with Wix DNS settings, reach out to our support team and we'll help you get your domain connected!