Domains
How to connect your domain to hosting
Point your domain to SiteHosts so your website shows correctly.
Quick answer
Point your domain to SiteHosts so your website shows correctly.
- Domains are your website address. Changes can take time to propagate, so allow up to 24 hours.
- If you update nameservers, keep your old host active until your site resolves correctly.
- For UK businesses, .co.uk and .uk are the most trusted extensions.
Key details
Your domain is the address people type into their browser. To show your new site, it must point to your hosting.
The easiest option is to use SiteHosts nameservers. This tells the internet to use our settings automatically.
If you prefer advanced control, you can update individual DNS records instead.
Step-by-step
- Log in to your domain registrar and open DNS settings.
- Replace the current nameservers with the ones shown in your SiteHosts dashboard.
- Save changes and allow up to 24 hours for full propagation.
Helpful tips
- Most sites appear within 1 to 2 hours, even if full propagation takes longer.
Quick checklist
- Verify nameservers or DNS records
- Keep WHOIS details up to date
- Enable auto-renew to avoid expiry
- Lock your domain after making changes
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