Yes, your Wix site is secure. Wix provides robust, enterprise-grade website security infrastructure that handles all the heavy lifting of protecting your site for you.

For the vast majority of users, a Wix site is far more secure than a self-hosted alternative, as it benefits from the resources and expertise of a dedicated team of cybersecurity professionals. This isn’t just about having an SSL certificate it’s a comprehensive, layered system designed to protect you, your site and your visitors.

What makes my Wix site secure?

1. Encryption

2. Threat protection and detection system

3. Payments and data protection

4. Reliable web hosting

01. Encryption

Wix's security is not an add-on it's woven into the website builder itself. Create a website with Wix and its automatically protected from the moment you hit publish. This starts with encryption.

Every Wix site automatically includes an SSL certificate, which is a digital certificate that encrypts the data flowing between your site and a visitor’s browser. This is what enables the padlock icon in the browser’s address bar, signaling a secure connection. Wix also uses advanced encryption methods for data stored on its servers, ensuring that your content and your users' information are protected at rest.

Wix also automatically backs up your site for you. So in the very rare event of an online attack, your content will be safe.

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02. Threat protection and detection system

Your Wix website is continuously guarded by a comprehensive threat prevention and detection system. A dedicated Security Operations Center (SOC) team monitors the Wix platform 24/7, using advanced machine learning and system monitoring tools to identify and respond to suspicious activity in real time. This is critical for preventing common cyber attacks.

For example, Wix has a multi-layered security architecture specifically designed to detect and reduce Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which attempt to overwhelm a site with traffic. This ensures that even during an attack, your site remains accessible to your users.

03. Payments and data protection

For anyone running an online store or selling services, payment security is a top priority. Wix’s e-commerce platform is certified as PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) Level 1 compliant. This is the highest level of security for organizations that handle credit card information.

This certification means that your online store meets a rigorous set of standards for protecting payment data, which helps reduce the risk of fraud and gives your customers confidence when they make a purchase. Wix also actively works with independent security researchers through a bug bounty program to proactively find and fix vulnerabilities.

04. Reliable web hosting

Wix provides integrated reliable, enterprise-grade website hosting through a global cloud infrastructure, for fast load times and high uptime (99.99%) for all websites. 

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How can I make my site on Wix even safer?

While Wix handles the technical security of the platform, some of the most common security vulnerabilities you can prevent. Taking a few simple steps to secure your personal account can significantly increase protection.

• Enable two-factor authentication (2FA): This is the single most effective way to protect your account. It requires a code from your phone in addition to your password, so even if your password is compromised, your account remains locked.

• Create a strong password: Use a unique password with a mix of letters, numbers and symbols.

• Manage user permissions: If you collaborate with others on your site, use Wix’s Roles & Permissions feature to grant them access only to the parts of the site they need.

Is my Wix site secure? FAQ

Is my Wix site GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Wix provides all the tools you need to make your site compliant with major data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA. However, compliance is a shared responsibility; it is up to you to use these tools and configure your site’s privacy policy and cookie settings correctly to meet the requirements for your business. You can create a GDPR compliant site with Wix.

Do I need to buy an SSL certificate for my Wix site?

No. Wix provides a free SSL certificate for every site automatically. It'S enabled by default and requires no action on your part.

What happens if a security issue is found on the Wix website builder?

Wix has a dedicated incident response team that is trained to rapidly contain and mitigate any security threats. Their security framework includes a business continuity plan to ensure that your site remains available and secure, even in the event of a significant incident.

Can third party apps make my website more vulnerable?

Wix's App Market has a vetting process for the apps they host. However, you should still be selective. Only install apps from trusted developers and review their privacy policies to understand what data they can access.