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How to connect a domain to your hosting (without downtime)

This is a practical checklist. Exact screens may vary by provider, but the process is the same: point DNS to your hosting, then verify it’s working before you finalize changes.

Before you start

  • You need access to your domain’s DNS settings (where your domain is registered).
  • You need the DNS targets from your hosting (nameservers or A/CNAME records).
  • If you’re moving an existing site, plan a low-traffic window.

Option A: change nameservers (simplest)

  1. In your domain DNS manager, find Nameservers.
  2. Switch to Custom nameservers.
  3. Enter the nameservers provided by your hosting account.
  4. Save, then wait for DNS propagation (can be minutes to 24 hours).

Option B: update DNS records (more control)

  1. Keep your current nameservers.
  2. Update the A record for @ (root domain) to your hosting IP.
  3. Update the CNAME for www to point to your root domain (or your host’s target).
  4. Verify the site loads from the new hosting before reducing TTL / finalizing.

After you connect DNS

  • Ensure SSL is active (HTTPS works).
  • Check the homepage + a couple internal pages.
  • Confirm email (if your domain email is hosted elsewhere, keep its MX records).

Want us to point you to the exact settings for your situation? Start here: /start.