Question:
How do I get DNS Records from Wix so we can update our public DNS with HostGator and thus publish our new site?
What are you trying to achieve:
We rebuilt our website in Wix. Our original was built in Ipages. Our host is HostGator. I am trying to publish our new site, but our IT person tells me we need the DNS Records from WIX so he can update the Public DNS. Where do I get the DNS information from?
We’re a nonprofit and our IT guy is part-time and very difficult to get ahold of. I have zero experience with this, so I need help in order to create efficient communication with him.
Hi To get the DNS records from Wix to update your public DNS at HostGator, follow these steps:
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Access the Wix Dashboard:
- Go to your Wix site dashboard and log in.
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Go to Domains:
- On the left-hand menu, click Settings.
- Scroll down to the Domains section.
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View DNS Records:
- Click Domains to open the domain management page.
- Choose the domain you want to connect.
- You’ll see an option like Advanced or DNS Records. Click that.
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Copy the DNS Records:
- You’ll see the necessary DNS information such as:
- A Records (for IP addresses)
- CNAME Records (for subdomains)
- TXT Records (for verification or other settings)
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Update in HostGator:
- Provide these records to your IT person so they can update the DNS settings in your HostGator account. They will enter these records under the Domains/DNS Management section of HostGator.
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Verify DNS Connection:
- Once the DNS records are updated in HostGator, it can take up to 48 hours to propagate, though it often happens sooner. You can check whether your new Wix site is live once DNS propagation is complete.
If you’re having difficulty finding any of this, Wix customer support can help guide you through the exact steps to locate the DNS records.
support.wix.com
Create a website with Wix and connect an existing domain that you already own to it using the pointing method. This keeps your DNS hosted outside of Wix.When yo