🚫 Why Changing the TXT Record Won’t Make Your Wix Website Live

When connecting your domain to a Wix website, it's easy to misunderstand which DNS settings are actually required. Many clients ask:

“Can I just update the TXT record in my domain settings to make my Wix website go live?”

The short answer is: No.Changing only the TXT record will not get your website online.

Let’s explore why — and what you actually need to do.

🔍 What is a TXT Record?

A TXT (Text) record in DNS is used to store information about your domain. Common uses include:

• Verifying your domain with third-party services (like Google Workspace)

• Email authentication (e.g., SPF, DKIM, DMARC)

• Branding and ownership confirmation

📌 But here's the key point:A TXT record does not control website routing. It cannot tell the internet where your website is hosted or which server to use.

💡 Why the TXT Record Doesn’t Make Your Wix Site Live

Let’s break it down:

Function	TXT Record Role	Required for Website Live?
Website Routing	❌ No role	✅ Critical
Domain Ownership Verification	✅ Yes	❌ Not enough
Email Authentication (SPF/DKIM)	✅ Yes	❌ Not related
SSL/HTTPS Enablement	❌ No	✅ Required through Wix
Search Engine Indexing	✅ Helps verify domain	❌ Not sufficient

In short:A TXT record is useful for supporting services, but it has nothing to do with loading your website in a browser.

✅ The Right Way to Connect Your Domain to Wix

To make your Wix website live using a domain purchased elsewhere (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap), you have two main options:

✅ Option 1: Change the Name Servers (Recommended)

Update your domain’s nameservers to point to Wix. This tells the internet:

"Wix is now in charge of my domain's DNS and hosting."

Wix nameservers:

• ns6.wixdns.net

• ns7.wixdns.net

Once you do this:

• Your website will go live at www.yourdomain.com and yourdomain.com

• HTTPS (SSL) will work automatically

• Wix manages DNS for you — no manual settings needed

⚠️ Option 2: Pointing Method (Advanced Users Only)

This method involves editing A and CNAME records manually in your domain host. It requires more steps and precise DNS settings.

Even this method does NOT involve changing TXT records to make your website live.

🚫 Common Mistake: "I Added the TXT Record, Why Isn’t My Site Live?"

Many clients add the TXT record Wix provides for verification purposes, assuming it’s enough. But this only proves domain ownership.

It does not route your domain to Wix’s servers.Think of it like putting your name on a mailbox but never delivering the mail inside.

🧠 The Bottom Line

"A TXT record tells services who owns the domain, not where it’s hosted."

To make your Wix website live, you must change the domain’s name servers to Wix. This ensures:

✅ Complete connection

✅ Proper SSL setup

✅ SEO-friendly behavior

✅ Email and other services work correctly

✅ Full support from the Wix platform

🛠 How to Change Name Servers to Wix (Example for GoDaddy)

1. Log in to your GoDaddy account

2. Go to My Products > Domains > Manage DNS

3. Scroll to Nameservers

4. Click Change → Select Custom

5. Enter:

   • ns6.wixdns.net

   • ns7.wixdns.net

6. Save changes

🕐 It can take up to 48 hours to propagate worldwide (usually much faster).

👋 Final Words

If you’ve built a beautiful Wix website and want the world to see it, don’t rely on just a TXT record.That’s like putting a nameplate on an empty building.

To make your Wix website live — you must change the domain’s name servers.

If you need help, our team is ready to walk you through the steps or do it for you.