Buy your perfect domain name

A domain name is what someone types into a browser to find a website—it’s like your online home address—but your website address. For instance, in the web address saleonlinepog.com, the full domain name is 'wix.com' and “.com” is the domain extension. When you register a domain name, it’s like sealing your brand identity and it can help you get found easier, boost your online presence, look more professional and help you to build trust with your audience.
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Domain names act as your online identity and are key to standing out and looking professional on the web. When you buy a domain name, it helps people find and remember you in the vast digital landscape. Whether you're a big brand or a one-man show, having a unique and memorable domain name is essential for brand recognition and making a lasting impact for your digital presence.

Domain name registration is how you buy and secure your website’s address online. When you buy a domain from Wix or another registrar, you're claiming a unique web address so people can find you. Wix is an ICANN-accredited registrar, allowing you to easily search for, purchase and manage your domain in one place. Whether it’s for a business, blog or personal project, registering a domain is the first step to building your online presence. Learn more in our Wix domain purchase support article.

Yes. Wix is a fully ICANN-accredited domain registrar for .com and .net domain extensions though Wix also offers a wide range of other domain extensions. This means you can register and manage domain names directly through Wix, without needing a third-party service. Wix also offers WHOIS privacy protection, secure domain hosting, SSL and automatic domain renewal reminders—making it a complete domain solution.

Before you purchase a domain name, choose one that's relevant, easy to remember and simple to spell. Pick the right extension (.com, .net, .org) based on your business and audience. Make sure that when you register domain names that use important keywords to boost search visibility and keep it short to avoid confusion. When browsing for a domain provider you should keep an eye out for if the provider has privacy protection. Also be on the lookout for other extras that are offered like hosting, ICANN and SSL—with Wix these come included with all domains.

When it comes to choosing the right domain registrar you should think about the following:

1. Compare pricing - look at the initial price and renewal rates—and try to make sure the registrar offers transparent pricing.

2. Review the ease of the domain setup - setting up a domain doesn’t have to be complicated but it can be a long and arduous process. Try to look for a provider that’s simple and quick to get set up.

3. Check the domain expiration policy to avoid accidentally losing your domain if you miss a renewal. It’s also smart to choose a registrar that offers WHOIS privacy protection to keep your personal information private on public databases.

4. Consider getting your domain, hosting and website all in one place - if you can find a domain registrar where you can purchase a domain, get hosting included and create your website, the whole process of getting online will be much smoother.

5. Evaluate the customer support—24/7 live chat or phone support can make a big difference when issues arise. If you're planning to build a website, look for a registrar that offers services like web hosting, email, SSL certificates or even an AI website builder.

6. Look into domain transfer policies in case you want to transfer your domain at a later stage as some providers make it easier than others.

7. Lastly, review the registrar’s reputation. Look for ICANN accreditation, strong customer support and reliable service. The right registrar will offer a balance of price, support, security, and additional features to help you grow online with confidence.

Once you’ve chosen your domain name and provided your registration information, you can go on to the next step; domain purchase. To buy a domain with Wix, simply select a domain registration period (from 1 to 10 years) on one of the domains that we offer, and complete the payment process. Once that time is up, you can renew it and continue to do so as long as you want, in order to maintain lifetime ownership of your domain. Wix takes care of submitting all of your domain name registration details, so you can go ahead and create your website and then start using your officially registered domain name right away.

When you buy domain names from Wix, they are set to automatically renew 30 days before their expiration date. To check your domain’s renewal date, you can visit the “My Domains” page in the dashboard. You can also add up to 5 additional years to your domain registration by extending your subscription. Check out this article on extending your domain registration for more info.

You can get a free domain for one year when you purchase an annual Wix website plan. This offer includes popular extensions like .com, .net and a range of eligible domain extensions. During setup, you can register a new domain or connect one you already own. After the first year, you’ll need to pay to renew the domain. You can check out the full list of available domain extensions to see what’s included. There is a redemption period so you will need to redeem your domain voucher within two months to claim your domain.

If you want to connect your Wix website domain to an external site on the internet, simply follow the steps in our support article.

If you purchased a domain name from Wix and want to connect it to your Wix site, find easy-to-follow instructions here.

Need to transfer your Wix domains to a different Wix account? See how in this guide, we're here to assist you at every step. You can connect with Wix experts for support whenever you need it.

Yes. At Wix, we take privacy and security seriously. That's why we offer domain privacy protection when you purchase and register domains. By choosing Wix as your registrar, your personal contact details in the public WHOIS database will be replaced with Wix’s contact information when you get a domain with us. This helps prevent unwanted solicitors and spammers from accessing your personal information and seeing which domains you own. For more about how domain name privacy protection works at Wix, check out this article.