{"id":1333,"date":"2019-02-08T10:36:10","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T10:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2019\/02\/08\/1863967-how-to-point-a-domain-to-hostinger\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:53:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:53:22","slug":"1863967-how-to-point-a-domain-to-hostinger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/1863967-how-to-point-a-domain-to-hostinger\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Point a Domain to Hostinger"},"content":{"rendered":"

Any domain you own can be linked to a hosting plan at Hostinger, regardless of where it’s registered. This can be done by changing the domain’s DNS settings. First, perform the initial check-up, then the follow the steps below:<\/p>

Step 1 – Check before pointing the domain<\/h2>

Before pointing the domain, make sure that:<\/p>

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    You have full ownership and control of the domain name you want to connect to a website at Hostinger.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The domain is active—not expired or suspended by the registry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    You have access to the domain settings to edit DNS records:<\/p>\n

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      If the domain is registered at Hostinger, the DNS Zone can be found in hPanel by navigating to Domains<\/a> <\/b>→ Domain portfolio → Manage → DNS \/ Nameservers<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      For domains registered elsewhere, use the DNS management tools on your domain provider’s platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n

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      DNSSEC is disabled—you can verify this using a DNSSEC Checker<\/a> tool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Check where at Hostinger you want to point your domain. Specific guides are available for Website Builder<\/a>, Hostinger Horizons<\/a>, VPS<\/a> and cPanel<\/a>. For web and cloud plans, continue to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>

      Step 2 – Add the domain to your hosting plan<\/h2>
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      ℹ️ Skip this step if your domain is already connected to a site.<\/p>\n<\/div>

      Go to the Websites<\/a> <\/b>section of hPanel and click on Add website<\/b>:<\/p>

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      Next, follow the onboarding process. Depending on your choices, you can enter your domain name during setup or use a temporary domain and connect your domain later. For more details on all available options, refer to this guide: How to add a website<\/a>.<\/p>

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      If you are adding a domain registered at Hostinger but owned by a different account, you will need to verify ownership<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

      Step 3 – Connect the domain to your hosting plan<\/h2>

      To retrieve your nameserver value and point the domain correctly, go to the Websites<\/a><\/b> section of hPanel, find your website in the list, and click Check guide<\/strong> next to the Temporary domain<\/a> or Domain not connected<\/strong> message:<\/p>

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      The wizard automatically detects your current DNS provider and provides a direct link to its login page. You can also select your provider manually if needed.<\/p>