How to Connect a Domain Name to Your Hosting Account / Update Nameservers

Connecting your domain name to your hosting account at BoostedHost allows your website to be accessible on the internet. Here are the steps to do this:

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For Users with Domains and Nameservers Managed by BoostedHost

If your domain and DNS settings are already managed by BoostedHost, no action is required on your part. Your settings have been updated automatically, and your services are ready to benefit from the new infrastructure.

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For Users with Domains Purchased from External Registrars

1. Access Your Domain Registrar: Log in to the account where your domain name is registered.

2. Locate DNS Settings: Find the area where you can edit your DNS settings. This will often be labeled 'DNS Management', 'Name Server Settings', or similar.

3. Update Name Servers: Replace the existing name servers with BoostedHost's name servers: Nameserver 1: ns1.boostedhost-dns.com Nameserver 2: ns2.boostedhost-dns.com Nameserver 3: ns3.boostedhost-dns.com

4. Save Changes: Save your changes. Please note that DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to fully propagate across the internet.

5. Confirm Connection: After the propagation period, visit your domain name in your web browser. If your website loads correctly, the domain name has been successfully connected to your BoostedHost account.

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For Users Using CloudFlare

If you manage your domain’s DNS through CloudFlare, some changes are necessary to align with the new server configuration. You will need to update your A Records with the new IP addresses. Here’s how:

1. Log in to your CloudFlare dashboard and locate the domain you wish to update.

2. Navigate to the DNS section.

3. Remove all existing A Records associated with your domain.

4. Add the new A Records using the IP address that matches your location:

Getting IP Address via Email:

While purchasing the hosting New Account Information email has been sent to your registered email address. You can find the IP address in that email.

Getting IP Address from BoostedHost account:

• Log in to your account at BoostedHost Client Area.

• From the left-hand menu, click on "Services."

• You will see a list of all the services you have purchased in your account. Click on the Manage for which you want to access the cPanel Account.

• On the next page scroll all the way down and click on the tab Hosting Information.

• In the Hosting Information section you can find the IP Address

Make sure you use only 1 "A record" for each domain.

If managing DNS records through CloudFlare feels too complex, we recommend switching to BoostedHost’s Nameservers for easier management.

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What Happens if You Don’t Update?

Failing to update your DNS or Nameservers may result in website downtime or degraded performance. It’s essential to complete these changes promptly to avoid interruptions.

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Need Help?

If you have questions or encounter difficulties, don’t worry. Our support team is here to guide you through the process. Visit our [Support Center] for detailed guides, or feel free to contact us via Live Chat, or Submit a Ticket for personalized assistance.

Thank you for your cooperation as we bring you an enhanced hosting experience with BoostedHost!