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How do I Forward a Domain on Wix?

Published in Wix Website Management 3 mins read

Forwarding a domain on Wix, also known as setting up a URL redirect, is done through the URL Redirect Manager in your Wix account. This directs visitors from an old or different URL to a new, specific page on your Wix website. Here's how to do it:

Steps to Forward a Domain on Wix:

  1. Access SEO Tools: From your Wix website's admin panel, navigate to the SEO tools section. This is often found within the "Marketing & SEO" section.

  2. Open URL Redirect Manager: Look for and select "URL Redirect Manager" (or a similarly named option for managing redirects).

  3. Create a New Redirect: Click on "+ New Redirect" button (or a similar button that allows you to create a new redirect rule).

  4. Specify the Old URL: In the "Old URL" field, enter the exact URL you want to redirect from. This is the URL that visitors will type in (or click on) that should lead them to the new page. Make sure to enter the correct path (e.g., /old-page). You may only need to enter the part after your domain name.

  5. Choose the New Destination URL: In the "New URL" field, start typing the name of the page on your Wix site that you want to redirect to. A dropdown list will usually appear with suggestions from your existing pages. Select the correct page. This will input the full, updated URL where visitors will land.

  6. Save the Redirect: Once both the "Old URL" and "New URL" are correctly specified, save the redirect rule. The changes usually take effect immediately, but may take some time to propagate across the internet.

Example:

Let's say you want to redirect visitors from www.yourwebsite.com/old-page to www.yourwebsite.com/new-and-improved-page.

  • Old URL: /old-page
  • New URL: Select new-and-improved-page from the dropdown. The full URL (www.yourwebsite.com/new-and-improved-page) should be displayed in the new URL box.

By following these steps, you can effectively forward a domain or a specific page on your Wix website to a new location. This is essential for maintaining SEO, improving user experience, and ensuring visitors always find the content they're looking for.

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