How do I point my domain to your hosting?

How do I point my domain to your hosting?

Overview

To connect your domain to your hosting account, you need to update your domain’s DNS settings so it points to our nameservers. This ensures your website and email services work correctly.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1 – Log in to your domain provider

Log in to the company where you purchased your domain (your registrar).

Step 2 – Find DNS or Nameserver settings

Look for one of the following:

• DNS Settings
• Nameservers
• Domain Management

Step 3 – Update your nameservers

Replace your current nameservers with the following:

• ns1.websitehosts.uk
• ns2.websitehosts.uk

Save your changes.

What happens next?

• DNS changes can take 24–48 hours to fully update worldwide
• During this time, your website or email may work intermittently
• Once propagation is complete, your domain will connect to your hosting automatically

How to check if it has updated

You can use a DNS propagation checker to confirm whether your domain is pointing correctly to our servers.

Important Notes

• Make sure you replace all existing nameservers
• Do not mix old and new nameservers
• Only update nameservers if you want your hosting to fully manage your website and email

Common Issues & Fixes

Website not working after update

• Wait for DNS propagation to complete
• Clear your browser cache
• Double-check nameservers were entered correctly

Email stopped working

• Ensure DNS has fully propagated
• Check MX records are correctly configured after pointing

Need Help?

If you're unsure about changing your domain settings or want us to check your configuration, our support team is happy to help.