Enable SSL on Your Wix Site
TL;DR:
- Wix provides a free SSL certificate for all sites automatically
- SSL activates when you connect your custom domain
- Check SSL status in your Site Dashboard under Settings
- SSL improves security, site speed, and search rankings
- No manual setup required – Wix handles everything
All Wix sites come with SSL protection built in. Once you connect a custom domain, the SSL certificate activates automatically and encrypts data between your site and visitors.
Checking Your SSL Certificate Status
Your SSL certificate should activate without any action from you, but it's worth checking it's working properly.
- Log into your Wix account
- Go to your Site Dashboard
- Click Settings in the left menu
- Select SSL Certificate
- Check the status shows as active
If you see any issues here, contact Wix support. The SSL system is fully managed by Wix, so there's nothing you need to fix yourself.
Why SSL Matters for Your Wix Site
SSL does three important things for your website:
Protects visitor data – Personal information, contact form submissions, and any other data gets encrypted before travelling between your site and your visitors' browsers.
Improves search rankings – Google treats SSL as a ranking factor. Sites with SSL certificates tend to perform better in search results than those without.
Builds visitor trust – Browsers show security warnings for sites without SSL certificates. With SSL active, visitors see the padlock icon in their address bar.
What Happens After SSL Activates
Once your SSL certificate is active, a few things change automatically:
Your site will load over HTTPS instead of HTTP. Wix handles redirecting any old HTTP links to the secure HTTPS version.
The browser address bar will show a padlock icon next to your domain name. This tells visitors your site is secure.
Any forms on your site will submit data securely. This includes contact forms, newsletter signups, or any other data collection.
FAQs
How long does SSL take to activate on Wix?
SSL typically activates within a few hours of connecting your domain, but it can take up to 72 hours in some cases.
Can I add my own SSL certificate to Wix?
No, Wix doesn't support custom SSL certificates. The built-in SSL certificate covers all security needs for most websites.
Does SSL slow down my Wix site?
Modern SSL adds minimal processing time. The security and SEO benefits far outweigh any tiny performance impact.
What if my SSL certificate shows as inactive?
Contact Wix support if your SSL isn't activating. This is usually a technical issue on their end that needs fixing.
Jargon Buster
SSL Certificate – A digital security certificate that encrypts data sent between your website and visitors' browsers.
HTTPS – The secure version of HTTP. Sites with SSL certificates load using HTTPS instead of regular HTTP.
Domain – Your website's web address, like www.yoursite.com.
Encryption – The process of scrambling data so only authorised parties can read it.
Wrap-up
SSL security on Wix works automatically once you connect a custom domain. The system handles certificate installation, renewal, and maintenance without any input from you. Check your SSL status occasionally through your Site Dashboard, but otherwise you can focus on building your site knowing the security side is covered.
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