Managing your DNS settings might not be the most exciting part of owning a website, but it’s one of the most important, especially if you’re using Wix to run your site or connect your domain.
Most people don’t think much about DNS until something breaks, like email stops working or your site won’t load properly. That’s when it becomes clear how much is happening behind the scenes.
DNS, or Domain Name System, is like the address book of the Internet. It tells browsers where to go when someone types in your domain. It also handles stuff like routing your emails to the right place, verifying your site with Google, or setting up custom services. If the records aren’t set up right, things can fall apart fast.
Wix’s drag-and-drop builder simplifies many things, but the Manage DNS Zone on Wix side still needs attention, especially if you’re using custom domains, connecting third-party tools, or moving email services.
Whether you’re trying to point your domain somewhere else, verify ownership, or fix an issue with your records, knowing where to look and what to tweak makes all the difference. It might feel technical at first, but once you’ve done it a couple of times, it gets easier.
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If your domain is registered through Wix or you’re using Wix’s nameservers, managing DNS is pretty straightforward.
Now, if your domain isn’t registered with Wix and you’re using the pointing method, it’s a bit different. In that case, Wix doesn’t host the DNS.
So, any updates—like adding an A record, a CNAME, or changing MX settings—need to be made through the company where your domain is registered. That means logging into your domain provider’s dashboard and handling it there.
Just remember, if the domain is only connected to Wix but not managed by it, Wix won’t be able to control your DNS records. Everything stays on your registrar’s end.
A step-by-step guide to adding new DNS records quickly. Here’s how you do it — it’s pretty straightforward.
Changes might take a little while to update — sometimes it’s quick, sometimes a few hours. Just be patient.
Do you have a DNS record that needs updating? No worries—here’s how to find it and make the changes.
Sometimes, you just need to clean things up. Maybe you’ve got old DNS records lying around, or you made a mistake and need to fix it. Whatever the reason, deleting DNS records in Wix isn’t hard — you just want to be a bit careful.
Don’t mess with the default A or CNAME records unless you know what you’re doing. Taking those out can make your website disappear. Double-check everything—really. It’s easy to delete the wrong one if you’re rushing. Changes to DNS can take a bit to spread around the internet—sometimes, it’s fast, but give it up to 48 hours just to be safe.
Managing your DNS settings in Wix might seem a bit technical at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s actually pretty manageable. Whether you’re adding a new record, fixing something that’s broken, or just cleaning up old entries, knowing where to look — and what not to touch — can save you a lot of time and headaches.
The main thing is to take it slow and double-check what you’re doing. Most changes aren’t permanent right away, so even if something goes wrong, there’s usually time to fix it. And don’t stress too much about it. Everyone messes up a record or two the first time.
It’s all about keeping your site running smoothly and making sure emails land where they’re supposed to. Once you’ve done it a couple of times, it becomes just another part of managing your site, not a big deal at all.
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If you accidentally delete an important record—like your “A” record or email MX record—your site or email might stop working. Don’t panic, though. You can usually just add the correct info back in. It’s best to keep a backup or screenshot before making changes.
It depends. Sometimes, changes show up in a few minutes, but in other cases, it can take up to 24–48 hours for everything to fully update across the internet. Just give it some time.
Not directly. If your domain is registered somewhere else, you’ll need to log into that provider’s dashboard to manage the DNS records.
TTL stands for Time to Live. It’s how long servers store your DNS info before checking for updates again. If you’re unsure, just leave the default. Only change it if your provider tells you to.
Sometimes, yes. If you’re using a custom email (like with Google Workspace or Outlook), you’ll need to add or update MX records and maybe a few others, like SPF or TXT.
Each type has a different job. A records point to IP addresses, CNAMEs point to other domains, MX handles email, and TXT is often used for verification. You only need the ones that match your setup.
Yes. If things get messy, you can reset the A and CNAME records to Wix’s default values. Just be careful—this will disconnect any custom setups, such as external email or hosting.
Not directly. DNS settings mainly affect where your site points. But if your site goes down due to a bad DNS change and stays down for a while, that could impact traffic or ranking. So always double-check your changes.
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