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TL;DR<\/h2>\n- To point a domain name to a VPS, copy the VPS IP address and choose whether to use A records, Cloudflare, or custom nameservers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The simplest method is to update the domain’s A record to the VPS IP address and use a CNAME or second A record for the
www<\/code> subdomain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- After saving DNS changes, verify the records with a lookup tool or
dig<\/code> command and wait up to 24 hours for propagation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>Locating details<\/h2>
Before proceeding, purchase a domain name<\/a> from a registrar. In this example, we will use Hostinger. To future-proof and protect your branding, make sure to consider our Domain Bundle deal as well.<\/p>Keep in mind that the steps may differ depending on your domain registrar.<\/p>![\"Hostinger](\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/domain-bundle.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\")
<\/a><\/figure>After setting up your Linux VPS<\/a>, open Hostinger’s hosting control panel, hPanel<\/strong>. Click VPS<\/strong> and select Manage<\/strong> for the server in question. On the VPS information <\/strong>tab, copy your server IP address.<\/p>![\"VPS](\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/hostinger-vps-overview-screen-v2.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>How to point a domain name to VPS<\/h2>
In this section, we’ll explain three methods to point a domain name to your VPS, from the easiest to the most advanced. Since the outcome is the same, choose whichever suits your needs.<\/p>
Point a domain to VPS using the A record<\/strong><\/p>The easiest way to point your domain is by modifying the A record<\/strong> type in your current DNS zone<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>This method will keep your DNS zone file<\/strong> and existing record entries at the current provider. The approach is ideal for beginners or users who don’t want to alter their DNS zone location.<\/p>Before proceeding, use a DNS lookup tool<\/a> to find the NS records<\/strong> and check your domain name’s current pointing location. Alternatively, use the dig<\/strong> command<\/a> via Terminal:<\/p>dig NS +short domain.tld<\/pre>![\"Nameserver](\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/ns-lookup-via-dig-command.png\/public\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>If you purchased the domain from Hostinger, you can easily change the DNS record entries via hPanel:<\/p>
\n- Navigate to hPanel <\/strong>→ Domains <\/strong>→ Domain Portfolio <\/strong>and select Manage<\/strong> for the domain in question.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click DNS\/Nameservers <\/strong>on the sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- In the DNS records <\/strong>tab, go to the Manage DNS records<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Find an existing A and CNAME record<\/strong> type in the DNS zone and replace their value with your VPS IP address<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
Your DNS entries may look different depending on the approach. If you use two A records for the domain and www <\/strong>subdomain, here’s how the entries should look:<\/p>
www<\/code> subdomain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- After saving DNS changes, verify the records with a lookup tool or
dig<\/code> command and wait up to 24 hours for propagation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>Locating details<\/h2>
Before proceeding, purchase a domain name<\/a> from a registrar. In this example, we will use Hostinger. To future-proof and protect your branding, make sure to consider our Domain Bundle deal as well.<\/p>Keep in mind that the steps may differ depending on your domain registrar.<\/p><\/a><\/figure>After setting up your Linux VPS<\/a>, open Hostinger’s hosting control panel, hPanel<\/strong>. Click VPS<\/strong> and select Manage<\/strong> for the server in question. On the VPS information <\/strong>tab, copy your server IP address.<\/p><\/a><\/figure><\/div>How to point a domain name to VPS<\/h2>
In this section, we’ll explain three methods to point a domain name to your VPS, from the easiest to the most advanced. Since the outcome is the same, choose whichever suits your needs.<\/p>
Point a domain to VPS using the A record<\/strong><\/p>The easiest way to point your domain is by modifying the A record<\/strong> type in your current DNS zone<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>This method will keep your DNS zone file<\/strong> and existing record entries at the current provider. The approach is ideal for beginners or users who don’t want to alter their DNS zone location.<\/p>Before proceeding, use a DNS lookup tool<\/a> to find the NS records<\/strong> and check your domain name’s current pointing location. Alternatively, use the dig<\/strong> command<\/a> via Terminal:<\/p>dig NS +short domain.tld<\/pre><\/a><\/figure><\/div>If you purchased the domain from Hostinger, you can easily change the DNS record entries via hPanel:<\/p>
\n- Navigate to hPanel <\/strong>→ Domains <\/strong>→ Domain Portfolio <\/strong>and select Manage<\/strong> for the domain in question.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click DNS\/Nameservers <\/strong>on the sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- In the DNS records <\/strong>tab, go to the Manage DNS records<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Find an existing A and CNAME record<\/strong> type in the DNS zone and replace their value with your VPS IP address<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
Your DNS entries may look different depending on the approach. If you use two A records for the domain and www <\/strong>subdomain, here’s how the entries should look:<\/p>
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