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Connecting Your Domain to Web Hosting

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Once you have both a domain name and a hosting account, you need to connect them so visitors who type your domain see your website. This is done by updating your domain’s nameservers or DNS records.

If your site is built on Squarespace, Shopify, Wix, or another hosted platform rather than on our hosting, see connecting your domain to a website builder instead — the shape of the job is different.

If your domain is registered with MyDomains.tech, the simplest approach is to point your nameservers to our servers. This lets us manage all your DNS automatically.

  1. Log in to your MyDomains.tech client area
  2. Click Domains in the top menu
  3. Click on the domain you want to connect
  4. Under Nameservers, click Change Nameservers
  5. Replace the existing nameservers with our nameservers:
    • ns1.mydomains.tech
    • ns2.mydomains.tech
  6. Save changes

Propagation typically takes 15–60 minutes.

Method 2: Update A records (for domains registered elsewhere)

If your domain is registered at another provider and you don’t want to move it, you can update just the A record to point to your hosting IP address.

  1. Log in to your existing domain registrar
  2. Find the DNS management section
  3. Locate the A record for your root domain (@ or blank)
  4. Change the IP address to your hosting server IP (found in your MyDomains.tech hosting welcome email, or under Services in your client area)
  5. Save changes

How to find your hosting IP address

  1. Log in to your MyDomains.tech client area
  2. Go to Services > My Services
  3. Click on your hosting plan
  4. Your server’s IP address is shown in the service details

Checking if it worked

Once propagation is complete, you can verify by visiting your domain in a browser. If it shows your hosting account’s default page (or your website), the connection was successful.

You can also use an online DNS lookup tool (such as dig or nslookup) to confirm the A record is resolving to your server’s IP.

Troubleshooting

Still not connecting after 2 hours?

  • Double-check the nameservers or A record values were saved correctly
  • Clear your browser cache and try a different browser or device
  • Contact our support team, and we can diagnose DNS issues quickly

Website shows an SSL warning?

  • Free SSL is included on all hosting plans but takes up to 30 minutes to provision after DNS resolves
  • If the warning persists after an hour, contact support

Need help?

Send us a message or open a support ticket and we’ll diagnose it with you.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take for a domain to point to new hosting?
Nameserver and DNS changes usually take effect within 15 to 60 minutes. Full worldwide propagation can take up to 48 hours in rare cases, because some internet providers cache DNS records longer than the record's TTL asks them to.
Should I change nameservers or just the A record?
Change nameservers if your domain is registered with MyDomains.tech — it is simpler and lets us manage every DNS record for you. Change only the A record if the domain stays registered elsewhere and you want to keep managing DNS at that registrar.
Why does my site show an SSL warning after connecting the domain?
Free SSL is included on all hosting plans, but the certificate can only be issued once DNS resolves to our server. Provisioning usually finishes within 30 minutes of propagation. If the warning is still there after an hour, contact support.
Will my email stop working if I change nameservers?
It can. Nameserver changes replace every DNS record, including the MX records that route your email. If you use email at this domain, note your existing MX records before switching and re-create them afterwards, or ask our support team to migrate them for you.