Connect Domain Hostinger for Website Hosting

To connect your domain to Hostinger for website hosting, you'll need to update your domain's DNS settings.

Hostinger recommends using their built-in domain manager to simplify the process.

First, log in to your Hostinger account and navigate to the domain manager.

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To connect your domain to Hostinger, you need to purchase and prepare it first. Check that your domain setup is completed and verified, as this is a crucial step.

Make sure to collect the necessary process and DNS record values required by your provider, which can be found in their Knowledge Base, Help Center, community forums, or online tutorials and videos. You can also contact their customer support for guidance if needed.

If you purchased the domain at Hostinger, you'll need to go to the Domain portfolio page on hPanel to manage your domain.

Click on Manage next to your domain to access the domain dashboard.

Select DNS / Nameservers from the left sidebar of the domain dashboard.

You'll now be able to follow the next steps to prepare your domain.

To get your domain ready for connection, you need to make sure it's set up properly. First, check that your domain setup is completed.

You should also verify your domain, as it's highly recommended. This will ensure that your domain is working correctly and can be connected to your hosting plan.

To find the necessary DNS record values required by your provider, you can check their Knowledge Base, Help Center, community forums, or online tutorials and videos. You can also use a search engine to find the information you need.

If your vendor requires preliminary steps, such as adding your domain name to their platform, make sure to complete them before proceeding. If you're stuck or can't find the information you need, don't hesitate to contact your external provider's customer support for guidance.

If your domain is registered at Hostinger, it's already pointed to Hostinger nameservers by default. However, if you use a third-party domain, you need to update your domain's nameservers manually.

To manually point your domain to Hostinger nameservers, follow these steps:

The nameserver values provided in this step may vary depending on the domain. Always use the exact ones shown in your panel when making changes.

After updating the nameservers, your website will be up and running within 24 hours.

Connecting your domain to Hostinger can be done through multiple methods.

You can change the nameservers to Hostinger's, which can be found in the article. Alternatively, you can point your domain via A records, also mentioned in the article.

If your domain is already registered at Hostinger or pointed to Hostinger, you can proceed to the next steps.

To connect your domain, navigate to the Websites list section on the left sidebar, click on Change domain for the specific web application you wish to connect, and follow the next steps on the hPanel.

You can also connect your domain inside Horizons editor. To do this, click on the Publish button to prepare your website for going live, then click on the Get Domain button.

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There are two main alternative connection methods: A records and nameservers. Here are the details on each method:

Remember to back up your email data before making any changes, as changing your domain will reset your email plan and all email data related to the old domain will be lost.

Connecting via DNS Records is a reliable method to point your domain to Hostinger Website Builder. You can do this by adding CNAME records to your domain's DNS zone.

There are two ways to add CNAME records: via Hostinger's nameservers or via your domain provider's website. If you choose the latter, you'll need to log in to your domain provider's website, find your domain's DNS management zone, and delete any existing A and/or AAAA records for your root domain (@).

To add the CNAME records, you'll need to create two new records with the following settings: Log in to your domain provider’s website.Find your domain’s DNS management zone.Make sure to delete all A and/or AAAA records (if any) for your root domain (@)Add the following CNAME records:

Alternatively, you can use A records to point your domain to Hostinger. This method is suitable if you want to keep using Hostinger's nameservers and manage your domain's DNS records in Hostinger. Before adding new A records, it's recommended to delete any existing ones.

Connecting via CNAME Records is an alternative method to point your domain to Hostinger Website Builder. This method involves adding two CNAME records to your domain's DNS zone.

To get started, log in to your domain provider's website and find your domain's DNS management zone. You'll want to delete any A and/or AAAA records for your root domain (@) to ensure a smooth transition.

The specific CNAME records you need to add are not explicitly stated, but you can find them by following the steps outlined in the article section. To add these records, you'll need to know the exact values to insert.

Here's a summary of the steps to follow:

Keep in mind that after updating the CNAME records, your website will be up and running within a short period of time, although the exact timeframe is not specified in the article section.

Connecting via DNS records can be a bit tricky, but don't worry, I've got you covered. You can connect your domain using A records, which is a great option if you want to keep using Hostinger nameservers and manage your domain's DNS records in Hostinger.

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To use A records, you'll need to delete any existing ones before adding new ones. This will ensure that your domain is pointed to the correct location. You can follow Hostinger's guide on how to manage A records to update your domain's A records.

This method is suitable if you want to keep using Hostinger nameservers and manage your domain's DNS records in Hostinger. Before adding new A records, it's recommended to delete any existing ones.

You can find more details about updating A records in Hostinger's article.

If you purchased the domain at Hostinger, go to the Domain portfolio page on hPanel, click on Manage next to your domain, and select DNS / Nameservers from the left sidebar of the domain dashboard.

You can connect any domain, regardless of where it's registered, by following a few simple steps. If your domain is registered at Hostinger, it will automatically connect the needed website records to your domain's DNS.

If your domain is registered at another platform, insert your domain in the given field as explained above, click on the banner written "Registered at Another Provider", and click on "Next".

You may connect your custom domain by clicking on the Connect domain button next to your site in the Websites section for one week. The Connect domain button may still be visible even after connecting your custom domain, but you can safely ignore it as it will disappear on its own.

If you cannot see the Connect domain button anymore, click on the ellipsis button and select Change domain.

To connect your domain, navigate to the Websites list section on the left sidebar, click on Change domain for the specific web application that you wish to connect to your domain, and follow the next steps on the hPanel.

You can also connect your domain inside Horizons editor by clicking on the Publish button, then clicking on the Get Domain button, and entering the name and following the next steps inside hPanel.

Here are the steps to connect your domain at Hostinger:

Important Notes: Changing your domain will reset your email plan, and all email data related to the old domain will be lost. Be sure to back up important data before making any changes. If there are any subdomains under the domain that's being changed, they'll also have to be updated manually.

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