Setting Up a Custom Domain: Wix

Before reading the Wix hosting set up specifics, first read how to set up your custom domain for an overview of hosting setup.

To add the relevant records:

  1. First, log in to your Wix account.
  2. Go to your “My Domains” page.
  3. Select the “Advanced” tab.
  4. Click “Edit DNS.”
  5. Select “Add another” for the CNAME and the two A Records. See below for the relevant settings.

CNAME

After selecting “Add another” as listed above, enter the appropriate settings:

Note: First check for an existing CNAME record in your list with the host ‘www.’ If there is an existing record, you won’t be able to add another one. You can edit this appropriately or simply select the trash icon to remove it

  • Type: CNAME
  • Host: www
  • Points to: s.multiscreensite.com
  • TTL: Leave as default

Click save and a CNAME will be created. Your domain is now linked up!

Note: domain setting propagation may take up to 48 hours; do not make any changes to the settings within this period.

Pointing the Root Domain to “WWW”

This step ensures that if visitors do not enter the “www” in front of your URL, they will be pointed to the www version of the site. You no longer need to set up a redirect, as a new feature now allows you to point the root domain directly to Architect.

To set this up, add the two A records listed in the domain instructions to your DNS settings.

After selecting “Add another” as listed above, enter the appropriate settings:

FIRST A RECORD

Here you can specify the appropriate settings:

  • Type: A
  • Host: @
  • Points to: Paste the Destination/Target you copied – 35.172.94.1
  • TTL: Leave as default

Note: if you receive an error message for the host section when using the @ symbol, leave this field blank.

Click save.

SECOND A RECORD

  • Type: A
  • Host: @
  • Points to: Paste the Destination/Target you copied – 100.24.208.97
  • TTL: Leave as default

Note: if you receive an error message for the host section when using the @ symbol, leave this field blank.

Click save.

Regenerate your SSL Certificate

After you have successfully added the above A records, regenerate your SSL certificate; this will allow the builder to generate a certificate for your root domain as well as your “www” version.

In your site editor, select the Settings section, click on “SSL Certificate” and click “Recreate Certificate.”

If the option to Recreate the Certificate does not appear, you can click “Remove Certificate” and “Generate Certificate” to achieve the same result.

This will bring up a confirmation popup. If you see any errors, check your A records to ensure they were properly added.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • If you originally setup your domain using a CNAME and a 301 Redirect, you will need to remove the 301 Redirect in order to add the new A-Records. A 301 Redirect is no longer required. A-Records are a better approach for linking up the domain, and old sites should be transitioned to this new system as soon as possible.
  • All domain registrars vary in their wording for various features and setup process. If you’ve made the changes above and your site is not displaying within 24 hours, it’s often worthwhile to contact your domain registrar and verify you’ve done each step correctly.
  • You may need to regenerate your SSL certificate after making any major DNS changes. The certificate can be removed / refreshed easily from the site settings window.