After purchasing hosting, you need to point your domain name to your hosting server so that visitors can reach your website. There are two common methods to do this.
Method 1: Change Nameservers (Recommended)
This method delegates all DNS management to our servers and is the simplest approach.
1. Find your assigned nameservers in your welcome email or hosting dashboard. They typically look like:
- ns1.panelica.com
- ns2.panelica.com
2. Log in to your domain registrar (where you registered your domain).
3. Find the "Nameservers" or "DNS" settings for your domain.
4. Replace the existing nameservers with ours.
5. Save the changes.
Nameserver changes can take up to 24-48 hours to propagate globally, though it often happens much faster.
Method 2: Add A Records
If you want to keep your DNS managed at your current registrar, you can point your domain using A records.
1. Find your server's IP address in your hosting dashboard or welcome email.
2. Log in to your domain registrar's DNS management.
3. Create or edit the A record for your domain:
- Host: @ (or leave blank)
- Type: A
- Value: Your server's IP address
- TTL: 3600 (or default)
4. Also create an A record for the "www" subdomain pointing to the same IP.
5. If you use email, you will need to manually set up MX records as well.
How to Verify Your Domain Is Pointing Correctly
After making changes, verify propagation:
- Open a terminal and run: nslookup yourdomain.com
- Use an online tool like whatsmydns.net to check propagation worldwide.
- Try visiting your domain in a web browser.
Troubleshooting
- If your site does not load after 48 hours, double-check your nameserver or A record settings.
- Clear your browser cache and try a different browser or device.
- Contact support if you need help identifying the correct settings for your domain.