How to connect external domain to Hostinger hosting?

Introduction

Connecting an external domain to your Hostinger hosting account allows you to use your custom domain name with your website, enhancing brand identity and online credibility. By properly configuring DNS and nameserver settings, you can ensure that your website loads correctly under your chosen domain. In this guide, you will learn how to connect an external domain to Hostinger using the hPanel dashboard, update nameservers, verify DNS settings, and complete the domain setup process smoothly.

This option in the Hostinger dashboard is used to connect an external domain to your hosting and make the website live on that domain.

Click the Connect domain button on your Hostinger Websites dashboard to start linking your external domain.

Enter your domain name in the provided field to specify which external domain you want to connect.

Select your domain from the list to proceed with the connection process.

This screen is used to proceed with connecting an external domain to Hostinger. Click Next to continue the domain connection process.

Click the Confirm button to verify and save your domain connection settings.

Click the Check guide button to access additional instructions and troubleshooting tips for your domain connection.

Update your domain’s name servers to ns1.dns-parking.com and ns2.dns-parking.com.Changes may take up to 24 hours to apply.

Enter the Hostinger nameservers in your domain registrar’s DNS settings to link your domain to Hostinger hosting.

After successfully setting up the nameservers in your domain settings, your domain will be connected to Hostinger hosting.

The nameserver changes were successful, and your domain is now connected to Hostinger hosting.

Click the indicated link or button to continue with the domain connection setup within Hostinger’s interface.

Click “Finish” to finalize the domain connection process and apply the changes you made to the name server records.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this guide, you have successfully connected your external domain to your Hostinger hosting account. You learned how to link your domain through the Hostinger dashboard, configure nameservers, verify DNS changes, and finalize the setup. Proper domain configuration ensures reliable website access, improves search visibility, and provides a professional online presence. It is recommended to allow up to 24 hours for DNS propagation and verify your website after completion.

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