Domains
Domain security you can rely on
With 24/7 domain protection and SSL security, you can block online threats and keep your personal info personal, just the way it should be.
Prevent domain hijacking
Retain complete control of your domain and prevent hackers from taking over your site or redirecting your visitors somewhere else entirely.
Block cybersquatters
Stop scammers from grabbing look-alike domains and pretending to be you by using slight misspellings or alternative extensions—protect your visitors’ trust.
Stop DNS tampering
Make sure your domain always leads where it should. Prevent attackers from hijacking your DNS and sending visitors to fake or malicious websites.
Lock your domain
Prevent unauthorized transfers and keep your domain under your control. Most extensions are fully protected, keeping domain ownership safely in your hands.
Stay hidden on WHOIS
With privacy protection, your personal details are kept well away from public WHOIS databases and replaced with anonymous or fake info.
Secure your site with SSL
SSL protection encrypts every connection and makes your site secure and trustworthy, so your visitors can browse, shop or sign up with confidence.
Encrypt with DNSSEC
Add an extra layer of security with DNSSEC. Protect your domain from spoofing and hijacking so your site visitors always land on your real website, not an impersonated one.
How to secure your domain name
Follow these steps to get the domain you want and protect it, so your website and business stay safe from online risks.
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Search for your domain name. Start by checking domain availability by using the search bar. Check the options and pick the perfect name for your website.
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Register your domain. Make it officially yours. Domain registration includes a free SSL certificate, keeping your site encrypted from day one.
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Add extra protection. Give your domain an extra safety layer with domain privacy protection and DNSSEC to hide your info and prevent hijacking or DNS tampering.
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Connect or create your website. Once you’ve got your domain, connect it to an existing site or start a new one with Wix, complete with built-in business solutions.
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Keep your domain protected. Your domain stays safe with automatic renewals and a domain lock. Prevent unauthorized transfers or accidental expiration without lifting a finger.
Easy domain registration
Searching for the domain you want is simple with Wix. Type the domain you want, choose the perfect one and register in a few steps.
Custom website and email
Create a website with all the tools you need to grow and pair it with a business email and domain—all in one place.
Web hosting included
Enjoy secure, fast and reliable web hosting with 99.99% uptime and safeguards to protect your site from attacks.
Privacy and security
Protect your website from every angle with SSL certificates and DNSSEC, plus keep your personal info private on WHOIS.
Total transparency
Skip ICANN fees and transfer your domain whenever you want—it’s simple, straightforward and what you see is what you get.
24/7 support
Get help whenever you need it—browse tutorials in the Help Center or chat with a real person anytime.
Domain security FAQ
What is domain security?
Domain security is everything you do to keep your domain name safe from hackers, hijacking and misuse. It helps make sure only you can manage your domain settings and that your visitors always reach the real version of your site.
With Wix, domain security services include:
A domain lock to stop unauthorized transfers
SSL to encrypt traffic between your site and visitors
DNSSEC to help prevent tampering
WHOIS privacy to hide your personal info online
All of these domain security features work together to provide strong website security so your domain, data and visitors stay protected.
Do I need domain protection?
Yes, domain protection is highly recommended even for small sites. Your domain is the front door to your brand online. If someone takes control of it, they can redirect your traffic, impersonate your business or worse, take your site offline.
Full domain protection is especially important if you:
Run a business, store or membership site
Rely on organic search or paid campaigns
Use your domain as your professional email
Manage multiple domains or high-value names
Wix domain security features like domain lock, DNSSEC, SSL help secure a website domain with minimal effort. Adding domain name protection makes it much harder for someone to compromise your account, transfer your domain or change your DNS without your knowledge.
Do some domain extensions (TLDs) offer better security?
Most domain extensions follow the same basic security standards, but some TLD registries do offer stronger protections than others. Those extra steps can make the domain slightly harder for attackers to compromise.
That said, your domain’s overall security usually depends more on the tools and settings you enable—things like DNSSEC, SSL certificates, strong account protection and using a trusted registrar. In other words, while a few TLDs add an extra layer, you can keep any domain extension secure with the right setup and privacy features in place.
What is the difference between SSL and domain protection?
SSL and domain protection work together, but they secure different parts of your site and domain.
SSL secures the connection between your visitors and your website. It encrypts data in transit so information like logins, payments and form submissions stay private. On Wix, SSL comes free with your domain and is turned on automatically once your domain is connected.
Domain protection secures your domain itself. It helps stop unauthorized transfers, DNS changes or ownership tampering and includes tools like domain lock, DNSSEC and account-level security.
In short, SSL protects the data flowing through your site, while domain protection makes sure the address and settings that point visitors to your site are correct.
How does domain protection work?
Domain protection works by adding extra layers of security so attackers can’t steal, move or change your domain without your approval. It combines technical tools and account safeguards that make your domain much harder for hackers to take over.
When you protect your domain name with these tools, you’re not just securing a domain name on paper. You’re putting a wall up so no one can break it down and take over your domain. This kind of fortification helps you get as close as possible to full domain protection without having to sweat about it.