This article is part of our complete Wix guide.
Wix security and backups work very differently from a self-hosted website. Because Wix is a fully managed platform, you never patch a server, update a plugin or install a firewall. Wix handles infrastructure security, hosting and SSL for you. But that does not mean there is nothing to do. Most real-world problems on Wix sites come from the human side: shared passwords, too many people with full admin access, accidental edits, deleted content and no copy of important data.
This guide explains what Wix protects automatically, what remains your responsibility, how Site History and site duplication work as backups, how SSL is handled, and how to collaborate safely with staff, freelancers and agencies.
Key takeaways
- Wix manages hosting, platform updates and SSL; you manage accounts, access and your own data.
- Site History lets you restore earlier versions of your site design; it is not a full backup of every app’s data.
- Duplicate your site and export CSV copies of products, contacts and CMS collections before big changes.
- Turn on two-step verification and give collaborators the lowest role that lets them do their job.
- Never share your Wix login; invite people as collaborators instead.
In this guide
- Is Wix secure?
- What Wix handles and what you handle
- How Wix Site History works
- How to back up a Wix website
- Wix SSL and HTTPS explained
- How to collaborate safely on Wix
- How to secure your Wix account
- Wix security checklist
- Frequently asked questions
Is Wix secure?
For most small and medium businesses, Wix is a secure choice. The platform is hosted and maintained centrally, so there are no outdated plugins or themes for attackers to exploit, which is the most common cause of hacked WordPress sites. Wix monitors its infrastructure, applies security updates across the platform and provides HTTPS on connected domains. For online payments, Wix Payments and the major payment providers process card data on their own secure systems, so you do not store card numbers on your site.
Wix publishes its security, privacy and compliance information on its website, and it is worth reading if you handle sensitive customer data. What Wix cannot control is who you give access to, how strong your password is, or what you accidentally delete. That is where your own processes matter.
What does Wix handle and what do you handle?
| Area | Wix handles | You handle |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting and servers | Uptime, infrastructure, scaling | Nothing |
| Platform updates | Editor, apps and core platform updates | Checking your site after major feature changes |
| SSL certificate | Issuing and renewing for connected domains | Making sure the domain is connected correctly |
| Account security | Login systems and two-step verification options | Strong unique password, two-step verification, not sharing logins |
| Access control | Roles and permissions tools | Choosing the right role for each person and removing old access |
| Design versions | Site History of saved and published versions | Knowing how to restore and naming key versions |
| Business data | Storing it securely | Exporting regular copies of products, contacts and CMS data |
| Custom code | Running it in the platform | Only adding trusted scripts and Velo code |
How does Wix Site History work?
Site History keeps a record of saved and published versions of your site. If a change breaks a layout, deletes a section or simply looks wrong, you can preview an earlier version and restore it. You can also rename versions, which is very useful before a big change: save a version called “Before homepage redesign” and you know exactly where to roll back to.
It is important to understand the limits. Site History focuses on the site itself, the pages and design you edit in the editor. Data managed in apps and the dashboard, such as store orders, contacts, bookings, blog content or CMS collection items, may not be rolled back by restoring a site version. Check the current behaviour in the Wix Help Center article on Site History before relying on it as your only safety net.
How to restore a previous version
- Open your site in the Wix Editor or Wix Studio.
- Open Site History from the site menu.
- Browse the list of saved and published versions by date.
- Preview the version you want to check.
- Restore it, then review the site and publish when you are happy.
How to back up a Wix website
Because Site History is not a complete backup of everything, a sensible Wix backup routine combines several tools:
- Name a Site History version before every significant design change.
- Duplicate the site from your dashboard before major projects such as a redesign. A duplicate gives you a full copy of the design to fall back on or compare against.
- Export store products from Wix Stores as a CSV file each month, or after big catalogue updates.
- Export contacts from your Wix contacts list so your customer and lead data exists outside the platform.
- Export CMS collections to CSV, especially if your site runs dynamic pages, directories or listings. See our Wix CMS and dynamic pages guide.
- Keep your original assets such as logos, photos, videos and documents in cloud storage, not only in the Wix Media Manager.
- Save your blog content in a document or via your blog feed for your most important posts.
- Store exports securely in a shared drive with restricted access, as they contain customer data.
A monthly routine takes about fifteen minutes and covers most disasters, from accidental deletions to a collaborator making unwanted changes. Our Wix website maintenance checklist builds this into a wider monthly routine. If you would rather not think about it at all, our Wix care and maintenance service can handle it for you.
Wix SSL and HTTPS explained
An SSL certificate encrypts the connection between your visitor’s browser and your site and shows the padlock in the address bar. On Wix, HTTPS is provided automatically for sites on Wix subdomains and for custom domains connected to a premium site. There is nothing to buy or renew.
If you see a “Not secure” warning, the usual causes are:
- The domain is still propagating after connection; this can take up to 48 hours.
- DNS records point partly to an old host, so some visitors reach a different server.
- Embedded content, such as an old iframe or script, loads over plain HTTP.
Our guide to connecting a custom domain to Wix walks through the DNS settings that prevent most of these problems. HTTPS is also a basic trust and ranking signal, so it matters for SEO as well as security.
How to collaborate safely on a Wix site
The biggest Wix security mistake we see is a business owner sharing their main Wix login with a designer, a staff member or a marketing freelancer. That person then has full control of billing, domains and every setting, and you have no record of who did what. Wix has a better system: roles and permissions.
| Person | Suggested access |
|---|---|
| Business partner or co-owner | Admin (co-owner level) |
| Web designer or agency | A website manager or designer role without billing access |
| Blog writer | A blog writer or editor role |
| Store or front-desk staff | A back office role limited to orders, bookings or contacts |
| Short-term freelancer | The narrowest role possible, removed when the job ends |
Role names and exact permissions change over time, and you can often create custom roles, so check the current list in your dashboard under roles and permissions. The principle is constant: give the lowest level of access that lets someone do their work, and review the list every quarter.
Working with agencies
Agencies using Wix Studio can be invited as collaborators to your site without you handing over ownership. If a site is built in an agency’s account and later handed to you, Wix supports transferring site ownership. Make sure the site, domain and premium plan end up in your own account so you are never locked out of your business’s website.
How to secure your Wix account
- Use a unique, long password stored in a password manager.
- Turn on two-step verification in your Wix account settings.
- Use a business email you control for the account, not a former employee’s inbox. Our guide to setting up a business email with Wix helps here.
- Protect your forms from spam with the built-in spam protection options.
- Vet third-party apps and code. Only install apps you need from the Wix App Market and only paste scripts from trusted sources; see our guide to adding custom code to Wix.
- Watch for phishing. Emails claiming your Wix site will be deleted unless you log in through a link are a common scam. Log in directly at wix.com instead.
Wix security and backup checklist
- Two-step verification turned on for every admin
- No shared logins; everyone invited as a collaborator
- Collaborator roles reviewed and old users removed
- Site, domain and premium plan owned by your business account
- Site History version named before every major change
- Site duplicated before redesigns
- Products, contacts and CMS collections exported monthly
- Original images and documents stored outside Wix
- HTTPS working on all versions of your domain
- Unused apps and old custom code removed
Common Wix security mistakes
- Building the site in a freelancer’s account and never transferring it.
- Giving every staff member admin access “to make it easier”.
- Assuming Site History restores orders, contacts or CMS data.
- Pasting tracking scripts from unknown sources into the site header.
- Letting the domain registration lapse because renewal emails went to an old address.
Need help with Wix security and backups? Let MIVAQ do it for you
MIVAQ helps businesses keep their Wix sites safe, organised and recoverable. We can:
- Audit who has access to your site and set up the right roles and permissions
- Move a site, domain or premium plan into your own business account
- Set up a monthly backup and export routine, or run it for you
- Check SSL, domain settings, custom code and third-party apps
- Restore broken pages and recover from accidental changes
Get a free consultation and a fixed-price quote. Explore our Wix solutions and custom Wix app development, then contact us:
- WhatsApp: message us
- Email: hello@mivaq.com
- Form: send your project details
Related Wix guides
- Wix website maintenance checklist
- How to redesign your Wix website without losing traffic
- How to create a members area on Wix
- How to set up Wix Payments
- How to hire a Wix designer or developer
- The complete Wix guide
Frequently asked questions
Can a Wix website be hacked?
Platform-level hacks are rare because Wix manages servers and updates. Most incidents come from stolen passwords or shared logins, so two-step verification and proper roles are your best protection.
Does Wix back up my website automatically?
Wix keeps Site History versions of your site design, which you can restore. For full peace of mind, also duplicate the site and export products, contacts and CMS data regularly.
Is SSL free on Wix?
Yes. HTTPS is provided automatically for Wix sites and for custom domains connected to premium plans, with no separate certificate to buy or renew.
How do I give my web designer access without my password?
Invite them as a collaborator from your dashboard’s roles and permissions settings and choose a role that excludes billing and ownership.
Can MIVAQ manage my Wix site security and backups?
Yes. We audit access, set up roles, run regular exports and fix issues as part of a fixed-price care plan. Contact us for a free consultation.
Conclusion
Wix takes care of servers, updates and SSL, which removes most of the technical security work. Your job is to control access, protect your account and keep copies of your data. Name versions in Site History, duplicate before big changes, export your data monthly and give every collaborator the smallest role they need. If you would like a professional to set it all up or look after it for you, get in touch with MIVAQ.
