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How do I purchase a domain name?
Last updated 17 June 2026.
Guide
To purchase a domain, search for an available name on the Vista x Wix domain page, select your registration period and complete checkout.

Steps to register your domain

1

Check if your domain name is available

Enter the domain name you want in the search bar. We'll let you know right away if the domain name is available for registration. 

Vista x Wix domain search page showing a search bar to check if a domain name is available.
2

Choose your domain extension

If your first choice of domain extension is taken, you can check the suggested alternatives. If you don't want a different extension, you can always try a different domain name. Once you find a match, select Get it to move forward with your chosen domain.

Search results page showing a list of recommended domain extensions.
3

Select a registration period

Choose how long you want to register the domain for. You can select a term of 1, 2 or 3 years. Of course, you can always extend your registration at a later time.  

Registration period selection screen showing the different options of domain ownership.
4

Provide your contact information

Enter the required details for the domain registrant. This information is necessary for official ownership records. Select Continue when all the details are correct. 

Domain registration contact form requesting the registrant’s name, phone number, email and address.
5

Select your type of registration

  • Private registration: This option hides your personal contact details from the public WHOIS database by using proxy information.

  • Public registration: Your contact details are listed openly in the public WHOIS database as required by domain regulations.

Domain privacy settings screen highlighting the ‘Private Registration’ option with benefits such as protection against hijacking and identity theft.
6

Confirm your payment details

Select Purchase to finalise the transaction.

Checkout summary and payment screen showing a list of saved payment methods and a ‘Submit Purchase’ button.
7

Connect your domain to a site

You can now connect this domain to a site or set up a professional mailbox in the Websites and Digital section of your account.

Confirmation page with the message ‘Thank you for your purchase’ and a button to ‘Buy a Mailbox’ for the new domain.

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