How can I point my website/domain to Wix?
If you're hosting your domain with Elitehost but want to point your website to Wix, you'll need to update your DNS settings in cPanel. Additionally, if you want to keep your email services running on Elitehost, you’ll need to modify the mail records to ensure they still point to our server.
Before you start, make sure your domain is added in your Wix account. For detailed instructions, see Wix's guide on connecting a domain.
Here’s how you can configure your DNS settings to point your domain to Wix while keeping your email services on Elitehost.
Log in to cPanel.
Navigate to the "Domains" section and click on "Zone Editor."
Find your domain in the list and click on "Manage."
Update the Mail A Record (to keep email pointed to Elitehost):
Locate the mail A Record and ensure it points to the IP address of your Elitehost server (e.g., 164.160.91.XX).
If it’s currently set as a CNAME Record, you’ll need to click the drop-down on CNAME and change it to an A Record.
Modify the MX Record:
Find the MX Record for your domain in the DNS list.
Edit the MX Record to point to mail.exampledomain.co.za to ensure email is routed through Elitehost servers.
Update the A Record (to point your website to Wix):
Locate the A Record for the domain that is currently pointing to another IP.
Click Edit next to it.
Update the Record field with 185.230.63.107 and click Save Record.
Update the CNAME Record (to redirect www to Wix):
Locate the CNAME Record for your domain.
Click Edit next to it.
Update the Record field to point to pointing.wixdns.net
Click Save Record.
Once you have updated the necessary DNS records, the changes will propagate within 24-48 hours. After propagation, your website will point to Wix, and your email will continue functioning via Elitehost.
If you need assistance with any of these steps, feel free to reach out to our support team or email helpdesk@elitehost.co.za.
Before you start, make sure your domain is added in your Wix account. For detailed instructions, see Wix's guide on connecting a domain.
Here’s how you can configure your DNS settings to point your domain to Wix while keeping your email services on Elitehost.
Step 1: Log in to cPanel and Navigate to Zone Editor
Log in to cPanel.
Navigate to the "Domains" section and click on "Zone Editor."
Find your domain in the list and click on "Manage."
Step 2: Update Mail Records to Keep Email Services on Elitehost
Update the Mail A Record (to keep email pointed to Elitehost):
Locate the mail A Record and ensure it points to the IP address of your Elitehost server (e.g., 164.160.91.XX).
If it’s currently set as a CNAME Record, you’ll need to click the drop-down on CNAME and change it to an A Record.
Modify the MX Record:
Find the MX Record for your domain in the DNS list.
Edit the MX Record to point to mail.exampledomain.co.za to ensure email is routed through Elitehost servers.
Step 3: Point Your Domain's Website to Wix
Update the A Record (to point your website to Wix):
Locate the A Record for the domain that is currently pointing to another IP.
Click Edit next to it.
Update the Record field with 185.230.63.107 and click Save Record.
Update the CNAME Record (to redirect www to Wix):
Locate the CNAME Record for your domain.
Click Edit next to it.
Update the Record field to point to pointing.wixdns.net
Click Save Record.
Example DNS Records:
| Record Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| A Record | @ | 185.230.63.107 |
| A Record | Your Server IP (e.g., 164.160.91.xx) | |
| MX Record | @ | mail.exampledomain.co.za |
| CNAME Record | www | pointing.wixdns.net |
Final Steps
Once you have updated the necessary DNS records, the changes will propagate within 24-48 hours. After propagation, your website will point to Wix, and your email will continue functioning via Elitehost.
If you need assistance with any of these steps, feel free to reach out to our support team or email helpdesk@elitehost.co.za.
Updated on: 27/10/2024
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