How to Connect Your Domain with Web Hosting
Connecting your domain to your web hosting is a crucial step in launching your website. By pointing your domain to your hosting provider, visitors can access your website when they enter your domain name in their browser. Follow this simple guide to connect your domain to your hosting using the Name Servers provided by ExHost.
Step 1: Obtain Your Hosting Name Servers
Your hosting provider, exHost, has provided the following Name Servers:
- ns1.exhost.com.au
- ns2.exhost.com.au
- ns3.exhost.com.au
These Name Servers act as a link between your domain and your web hosting server.
Step 2: Log In to Your Domain Registrar
Visit the website of the company where you registered your domain. This is typically referred to as your domain registrar. Log in to your account using your username and password.
Step 3: Update Your Domain’s Name Servers
- Navigate to the section labelled "DNS Settings," "Name Server Management," or something similar.
- Locate the current Name Server settings and replace them with the ones provided by ExHost:
- ns1.exhost.com.au
- ns2.exhost.com.au
- ns3.exhost.com.au
- Save the changes.
Step 4: Wait for Propagation
It may take up to 48 hours for the changes to take effect due to DNS propagation. During this time, your domain will begin pointing to your ExHost web hosting server.
Step 5: Verify the Connection
Once propagation is complete, visit your domain in a web browser. If everything is set up correctly, you should see your website live.
By following these steps, you can easily connect your domain to your ExHost web hosting and get your website online. If you encounter any issues, contact ExHost support for assistance.
