How do I link my domain name to my hosting server?

To "link" your domain name to your hosting server you need to change the nameservers on your domain name to point to the server.

To do this, most domain name providers have a control panel where you can log in and change this information.

A nameserver looks like this: ns1.somesite.com & ns2.somesite.com - if you look in your welcome email you will see the 2 nameservers for you server. Log into your domain name providers control panel and add / edit the nameservers to those in your welcome email.

Once you have changed the nameservers, your site won't be live immediately because ISP's (internet service providers) around the world, such as AOL etc, need to update their nameserver databases. Once you change your nameservers it normally takes around 24/72 hours for your domain name to propagate (point to your website).

Tip: Whilst you are waiting for your domain name to propagate, why not use the temp link format found in your welcome email so you can view your website before the domain name is working.

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