Pointing a domain to your hosting server is a key step in making your website live. It simply means connecting your domain name (like example.com) to the server where your website files are hosted.
Here’s a short guide:
1. Find Your Hosting’s Nameservers or IP Address
Your hosting provider will give you either nameservers (e.g., ns1.host.com, ns2.host.com) or a dedicated IP address to point your domain to.
2. Login to Your Domain Registrar
Go to the provider where you bought your domain (like GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains).
3. Update Nameservers (Most Common Method)
Replace the default nameservers with those provided by your host. Changes can take up to 24–48 hours to propagate globally.
4. Alternative: Use A Records
If your host gives you an IP address, go to the DNS management section and edit the A record of your domain, pointing it to the server IP.
5. Verify the Connection
Use tools like WhatsMyDNS or DNS Checker to see if your domain is pointing correctly.
Tip:
Whether using nameservers or A records, pointing a domain is a one-time setup that connects your domain to your website’s server. Always double-check DNS propagation after changes.
How to Point a Domain to a Hosting Server?
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The easiest way to point a domain to a hosting server is by updating the domain's nameservers. Simply log into your domain registrar's dashboard (like GoDaddy), find the "DNS settings," and replace the default nameservers with the ones provided by your hosting provider. This usually takes 24-48 hours to propagate.