Transfer Domain From Wix: Steps, Codes and Timing

By Umair Ali Sadaqat · Updated November 6, 2026 · Editorial policy

How to transfer a domain from Wix to another registrar: unlock it, get the EPP code, avoid the 60-day lock, and know when connecting beats transferring.

Short answer: To transfer a domain out of Wix, open Domains in your Wix account, click the Domain Actions icon next to the domain, choose Transfer away from Wix, confirm, and Wix emails an authorization (EPP) code to the registrant contact. You enter that code at the new registrar, which starts the move. Wix says it usually takes up to 7 days, and your Wix site is disconnected once it finishes (checked November 2026). If you only want the domain to point at a different host, you don't need to transfer at all.

Transfer or just connect? Decide first

Most people searching "domain transfer Wix" actually want one of three different things. Picking the wrong one costs you downtime.

What you want	What to do	Where the domain is registered afterward
Leave Wix for good and change registrars	Transfer away from Wix	The new registrar
Keep the domain at Wix but use another site host	Add DNS records (or custom name servers) in Wix	Wix
Use a domain bought elsewhere on a Wix site	Connect it to Wix (name servers recommended)	The current registrar
Move a domain from another registrar into Wix	Transfer in to Wix	Wix

Transferring changes who you pay and who holds the registration. Connecting or pointing only changes where the domain sends visitors. If your goal is a new site host, pointing is quicker and keeps your Wix account in control of the domain.

Before you start: the checklist

Copy this and tick it off before you request the code.

[ ] You are the site owner, or an Admin (Co-Owner) who owns the payment method. Wix limits transfers to these roles.
[ ] The domain was not registered, transferred, or had its registrant contact info edited in the last 60 days.
[ ] The domain is unlocked.
[ ] Private Registration is switched off. Wix recommends this so transfer emails aren't missed.
[ ] The registrant email on the domain is one you can read today. The code is sent there.
[ ] You have copied every DNS record you rely on, especially MX records for email.
[ ] You have an account ready at the new registrar. Our registrar comparison can help you choose.
[ ] The new site is ready to receive the domain, because your Wix site disconnects when the transfer completes.

The 60-day lock

ICANN's policy blocks a transfer within 60 days of registering a domain, changing its registrant contact information, or moving it between providers. Wix states this applies in both directions and that it cannot be changed by Wix. So if you just fixed a typo in your contact details, wait it out. Also note that changing contact info requires confirmation within 14 days or the domain is suspended (checked November 2026).

How to transfer a domain away from Wix: step by step

Sign in to Wix and go to Domains.
Click the Domain Actions icon next to the domain.
Select Transfer away from Wix.
Click Transfer Domain, then I Still Want to Transfer.
Check the registrant contact email for the authorization code (EPP code).
At the new registrar, start an inbound transfer for the domain and paste in the code.
Approve any confirmation emails the new registrar or the registry sends.
Wait for completion. Wix says up to 7 days.
Recreate your DNS records at the new registrar, including MX records for email.

Wix does not mention a fee for transferring away in its article, but your new registrar may charge to accept the transfer. Wix also says future renewals follow the new registrar's pricing. For typical costs, see how much a domain costs.

What breaks when the transfer completes

Your Wix site disconnects from the domain. Wix states it can no longer help manage the domain afterward.
Business email stops until you add MX records again at the new host.
You can't transfer again right away. Wix notes a transfer locks the domain from moving again for 60 days.

Special cases

.co.uk and .uk: no EPP code. Wix uses an IPS tag change instead, covered in its own article.
Expired domains: Wix has a separate article for transfers during the Grace Period.

Keep the domain at Wix and point it elsewhere

This is the lower-risk route if you're moving a website, not changing registrars.

In Wix, go to Domains, click the Domain Actions icon, and choose Manage DNS Records.
Ask your new host for its A record IP address and CNAME target. Wix gives no fixed values for external sites.
In the A (Host) section, click + Add Record, leave the Host Name blank for @, enter the IP as the Value, then Save and Save Changes.
In the CNAME (Aliases) section, add a record with Host Name www and the host's target as the Value. Save again.
Delete the old A and CNAME records that pointed at Wix.
Wait. Wix says changes can take up to 48 hours.

If your host insists on its own name servers, use Use custom nameservers under Manage DNS records instead. Wix warns that it then no longer manages the domain's DNS, which can affect your Wix site, SSL certificate, and mailboxes. You can undo this with Reset to Wix (checked November 2026).

Using a domain from elsewhere on Wix

Wix offers two ways to bring an outside domain onto a Wix site.

Connect (domain stays at the old registrar). Wix recommends the name server method: go to Domains, click Add an Existing Domain, choose Connect a domain you already own, and follow the prompts. Wix shows its name servers on screen during setup. Billing and contact details stay with the current registrar. Allow up to 48 hours.

Pointing (only if you need to keep complex DNS). Wix says it doesn't recommend this and can't help with DNS issues. The records Wix lists are:

Type	Host	Value
A	`@` (or blank)	`185.230.63.107`
CNAME	`www`	`pointing.wixdns.net`

Update both records. Wix warns that missing one can cause a "Not Secure" warning. Wix also doesn't support Cloudflare proxies or DNSSEC for connected domains (checked November 2026).

Transfer in. Get the EPP code from your current registrar, unlock the domain, and turn off its private registration. Then use Add an Existing Domain and Transfer your domain to Wix. Wix says remaining registration time is added to the extension you buy, with a minimum of one year. It also says premium domains can't be transferred in, though they can be connected. If the domain must stay live meanwhile, connect first and transfer later (checked November 2026).

If you're leaving Wix entirely

Moving the domain is only half the job. The site itself needs a new home, and Wix has no one-click export. Our Wix migration guide walks through rebuilding it. If you're weighing options, see the Wix alternatives page. For a rebuild, We.Inc's free plan lets you publish up to three sites from ready-made templates; the AI builder that drafts a site from a prompt starts on the Starter plan at $20 a month. You can sign up here.

Quick troubleshooting

No code arrived: check spam and confirm the registrant email. Private Registration can also get in the way, which is why Wix suggests turning it off.
Transfer option unavailable: you're probably inside the 60-day window or lack the owner or Admin role.
Site shows "Not Secure" after pointing: one of the two records is missing or wrong.
Email dead after transfer: re-add your MX records at the new host.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a domain transfer out of Wix take?

Wix says a transfer away usually takes up to 7 days, and Wix cannot speed it up. The new registrar's own steps and approval emails are part of that window (checked November 2026).

Why can't I transfer my Wix domain right now?

The most common reason is ICANN's 60-day lock. Wix states that a domain cannot be transferred within 60 days of being registered, of its registrant contact information changing, or of a transfer between providers. Wix cannot change that rule. The other usual causes are that the domain is still locked or that you are not the site owner or an Admin who owns the payment method (checked November 2026).

Will my Wix website keep working after I transfer the domain?

No. Wix states that once the transfer completes, your Wix site is disconnected from the domain. If you want the site to stay live at that address, connect the domain instead of transferring it, or point the domain's DNS records back at Wix (checked November 2026).

Will my business email keep working after the transfer?

Not automatically. Wix says you need to add the MX records again at the new host after the transfer for business email to work. Copy your current MX records before you start.

Do I need to transfer my domain to use it with a site that isn't on Wix?

No. You can keep the domain registered at Wix and point it elsewhere. In Wix, open Manage DNS Records and add the A record and CNAME your new host gives you, or switch to custom name servers if the host requires its own. Propagation can take up to 48 hours (checked November 2026).

Can I transfer a .co.uk domain out of Wix with an EPP code?

No. For .co.uk and .uk domains there is no EPP code. Wix has a separate article for these: you change the IPS tag instead. Follow that article rather than the standard steps (checked November 2026).

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