Here's a complete tutorial on how to get a free domain for your Wix website in 2024, step by step, including important tips and limitations:

🌐 How to Get a Free Domain for Your Wix Website in 2024 (Complete Tutorial)
Wix is one of the most popular website builders out there, and the good news is: you can get a free domain—if you know how to claim it. Here's how to unlock your free domain in 2024.

✅ Step 1: Create Your Wix Account
Go to wix.com and sign up for a free account.

Click "Get Started"

Choose how you want to build your site (Wix ADI or Editor)

Set up your website (business, blog, portfolio, etc.)

💡 You can build your site for free on a Wix-branded subdomain first (like username.wixsite.com/sitename), but to get a custom domain, you'll need a Premium plan.

✅ Step 2: Upgrade to a Premium Plan
To get a free domain, you need to purchase any annual Premium plan (Combo, Unlimited, Pro, or VIP).

In your dashboard, click Upgrade in the top right.

Choose an annual plan — monthly plans do not include a free domain!

Complete payment.

🎁 Wix gives 1 year of free domain registration when you buy an annual plan (starting at around $10/month billed annually).

✅ Step 3: Claim Your Free Domain
Once you've upgraded, you'll be prompted to claim your free domain:

Go to Dashboard > Settings > Domains

Click Get a Free Domain

Search for your desired domain name (e.g., mycoolsite.com)

Select it, then proceed to register it for free.

📌 You can choose from domain extensions like .com, .net, .org, .info, etc.

✅ Step 4: Connect Your Domain to Your Site
Wix will automatically connect your new domain to your site. If you're using a domain you already own from another provider, you can also transfer it or connect it via DNS.

⚠️ Important Notes
The free domain is valid for 1 year only. After that, it auto-renews at regular rates (around $14–$20/year).

Domain privacy (WHOIS protection) is included for free.

Not valid for monthly plans or domains bought from third-party registrars.

You must claim the domain within 2 months of purchasing your plan.

🆚 Free Wix Site vs. Custom Domain
Free Plan   Premium Plan (w/ Free Domain)
username.wixsite.com/sitename   yourbrand.com
Wix ads displayed   No ads
Limited storage & bandwidth   Increased performance
No custom domain   Professional branding & SEO boost

💬 Final Tips
Choose a domain that's short, brandable, and keyword-rich if possible.

Secure it quickly—domain availability changes fast.

Connect Google Search Console to track traffic and boost SEO after setup.