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How do I point my domain to my VPS?

This article explains two ways to point a domain to your VPS: via cPanel Zone Editor or by creating a DNS Zone in OnApp.

Updated over 6 months ago

🌐 Point a Domain to Your VPS

If you have a registered domain that you want to point to your VPS, there are two ways to do it. You can either use cPanel’s Zone Editor or create a DNS Zone in OnApp.

šŸ“ Option 1: Use cPanel Zone Editor

1. Log in to cPanel

  • Go to the ā€œDomainsā€ section.

  • Click ā€œZone Editorā€.

2. Select Domain

  • Click ā€œManageā€ next to the domain you want to point.

3. Create DNS Records

  • Click ā€œAdd Recordā€.

  • Choose the record type (e.g., A, CNAME, MX).

  • Enter the required details (value/target).

  • Click ā€œAdd Recordā€ to save.

šŸ‘‰ Repeat for all DNS records you need to add.

4. Wait for Propagation

  • DNS changes can take 24–48 hours to propagate globally.

šŸ“ Option 2: Use OnApp DNS

1. Log in to OnApp

  • Access your OnApp control panel (e.g., https://[your-server-ip]/login).

2. Create a New DNS Zone

  • Click ā€œDNSā€ in the left menu.

  • Click ā€œAdd New Zoneā€.

  • Enter your domain name and click ā€œCreateā€.

3. Add DNS Records

  • Click ā€œView Recordsā€ next to your zone.

  • Click ā€œAdd New Recordā€.

  • Choose the record type (e.g., A, CNAME, MX).

  • Enter the required information (hostname, IP address, etc.).

  • Click ā€œCreateā€ to save.

šŸ‘‰ Repeat for all DNS records you need to add.

4. Update Nameservers

  • Once the zone is created and records are added, update the nameservers at your domain registrar.

  • Use the following nameservers:

    • ns1.missdns.net

    • ns2.missdns.net

    • ns3.missdns.net

    • ns4.missdns.net

āœ… Done!

You’ve now pointed your domain to your VPS – either through cPanel or OnApp. Remember, it may take up to 48 hours before the changes take full effect.

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