To Point a Domain to External Services:
You can use your Shricloud-purchased domain with external services or hosting providers! To do this, follow these steps:
Step 1 – Preparations
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First, check that your domain setup is completed. In addition, it is highly recommended to ensure that your domain is verified as well
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Collect the necessary process and DNS record values required by your provider to properly point your domain. You can find this information in their Knowledge Base, Help Center, community forums or through online tutorials and videos you can find using any search engine
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If your vendor requires preliminary steps, such as adding your domain name to their platform, complete them before proceeding.
If you cannot find the information on how to point the domain, contact your external provider’s customer support for guidance 💡
Step 2 – Edit DNS Records
Once you have the values for the DNS records, edit them on your domain’s DNS Zone. Navigate to the Domains section of cPanel and click on the domain in question, or click on the ellipsis button and select Manage. Then, open the DNS / Nameservers tab on the left.
There are a few different ways to point your domain, which may vary by provider. Expand the sections below for more information on each method:
If you’re using external email services while keeping Shricloud nameservers, you may also need to update the MX and SPF records.
Step 3 – Verification
After making these in your domain’s DNS zone, allow up to 24 hours for DNS propagation. During this time, you can experience brief interruptions for your website and email.
If your provider’s instructions include additional steps, like verification, follow them once propagation is complete. If you encounter any issues during the final steps, double-check that the record values you entered are correct. If issues persist, please don’t hesitate to contact your external provider’s customer support for further assistance.
That’s it! Your domain is now pointed to your external provider.
For your reference we have provided extra information on pointing Domain to External services:
Pointing a domain to external services involves configuring DNS settings to direct traffic for that domain to external servers or services provided by third-party providers. Here’s a general guide on how to point a domain to external services:
- Identify the External Service:
- Determine which external service you want to use with your domain. This could be a web hosting provider, email service, content delivery network (CDN), or any other service that requires domain configuration.
- Obtain Configuration Instructions:
- The external service provider should provide specific instructions on how to configure your domain to work with their service. These instructions typically include the DNS records you need to add or modify.
- Access DNS Management:
- Log in to your domain registrar’s control panel or DNS management dashboard. This is where you’ll make changes to your domain’s DNS settings.
- If your domain is using the registrar’s default nameservers, you’ll need to access their DNS management interface. If you’re using custom nameservers, you may need to configure DNS records through your hosting provider or DNS service.
- Add or Modify DNS Records:
- Follow the instructions provided by the external service provider to add or modify the necessary DNS records for your domain.
- Common DNS records used for pointing domains to external services include:
- A (Address) records: To point the domain to an IP address.
- CNAME (Canonical Name) records: To alias one domain to another.
- MX (Mail Exchange) records: To specify mail servers for email services.
- TXT (Text) records: For domain verification, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration.
- SRV (Service) records: For specifying the location of specific services within the domain.
- Add or update the records according to the provided instructions, ensuring accuracy in spelling and formatting.
- Save Changes:
- Once you’ve added or modified the DNS records, save your changes within the DNS management interface.
- DNS changes may take some time to propagate across the internet, so be patient. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours for DNS changes to fully propagate.
- Test the Configuration:
- After making DNS changes, it’s essential to test that your domain is correctly pointing to the external service.
- Visit your domain in a web browser to ensure it loads correctly if you’re configuring web hosting. Test email functionality if you’re setting up email services.
- If everything is working as expected, your domain is successfully pointed to the external service.
If you encounter any issues during the process, double-check your DNS settings for accuracy and consult the documentation provided by the external service provider for troubleshooting guidance. Additionally, you can reach out to your domain registrar’s support team for assistance with DNS configuration.