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How do I Add a Domain to a Website?

Published in Domain Management 3 mins read

Adding a domain to your website involves connecting your domain name with your web hosting server, essentially telling the internet where to find your website. Here's how you can do it:

Steps to Connect Your Domain

To link your domain to your website, you'll need to modify its Name Server settings at your domain registrar. Here’s a breakdown of the process:

  1. Access Your Domain Registrar Account:

    • Begin by logging into your account at the company where you purchased your domain (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains).

  2. Locate DNS Management or Name Server Settings:

    • Once logged in, navigate to the section where you can manage your domain settings. This is commonly called DNS Management or Name Server Settings.
    • The exact location might vary slightly based on your registrar's interface.

  3. Find the Current Name Server Settings:

    • Look for where your current name servers are displayed. You'll be changing these.

  4. Update the Name Servers to Your Hosting Provider's Name Servers:

    • You'll need the name servers of your hosting provider. These are usually provided by your hosting company.
    • They typically look like:
      • ns1.hostingprovider.com
      • ns2.hostingprovider.com
    • Delete the existing entries and replace them with the name servers provided by your hosting.

  5. Update Your Name Servers:

    • Enter the new name servers into the provided fields in your registrar's control panel. Make sure you enter them accurately.

  6. Save Your Changes:

    • After updating the name servers, save your changes. This initiates the DNS propagation.

  7. Verify the Connection:

  • After updating the name servers, it can take some time (usually a few minutes to 48 hours) for the changes to take effect globally. This process is called DNS propagation.
  • Once the changes are done, you can use online tools to check if your domain name is correctly pointing to your hosting server.

Practical Insights:

  • Time for Propagation: Remember that DNS changes do not happen instantly. Be patient as it takes some time to propagate across the internet.
  • Check Your Hosting Account: Double check that the domain has been added to the hosting account dashboard as well.
  • Contact Support: If you are facing any difficulties, don't hesitate to contact your domain registrar and/or web hosting provider's support for assistance.

By following these steps, you should successfully connect your domain to your website, making it accessible on the internet.

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