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How do I change my Wix website name?

Changing Your Wix Website Name

Changing your Wix website name is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps. Understanding that there are different types of "names" you can change will help you update exactly what you need.

Changing the Website Name in Your Dashboard

The website name that appears in your Wix dashboard and editor can be easily updated:

  1. Log in to your Wix account and navigate to your site dashboard
  2. Locate the website you want to rename
  3. Click the Site Actions or More Actions icon (three dots)
  4. Select Rename Site from the dropdown menu
  5. Enter your new site name in the dialog box
  6. Click Save to confirm the changes

This update will change how your site appears in your Wix dashboard but won't affect your site's URL or how it appears to visitors.

Changing Your Site Title for SEO

If you want to change the title that appears in browser tabs and search engine results, you'll need to update your SEO settings:

  1. Open your site in the Wix Editor
  2. Access the SEO Basics option in your site menu or page settings
  3. Edit the Title field with your desired site title
  4. Click Save to apply the changes

This is important for your site's search engine optimization and how visitors will see your site in search results.

Changing Your Free Wix URL

You can also modify your free Wix site address:

  1. In your dashboard, click Site Actions
  2. Select Edit the Site Address (URL)
  3. Change the name in the URL field (format: yoursite.wixsite.com/newname)
  4. Click Save

Important Considerations

Different Names Serve Different Purposes: The website name is primarily for your own organizational purposes in the dashboard, while the site title affects how your site appears to visitors and search engines.

Custom Domains: If you have a premium plan and want to change your custom domain name, you'll need to navigate to the Domains section in your dashboard.

Account Name: Your Wix account name is separate from your website name and can be changed in your Account Settings under Basic Info.

For more information about managing your Wix site settings, visit the Wix Help Center.