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How to Point a Domain to Your VPS

This guide shows you how to point a domain to your VPS using either cPanel Zone Editor or OnApp DNS.

Prerequisites / Requirements

  • A registered domain.

  • Access to your domain's DNS settings.

  • Access to cPanel or OnApp, depending on the method you choose.

  • The DNS records or VPS IP address required for your setup.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Option 1: Use cPanel Zone Editor

1. Open Zone Editor

In cPanel:

  1. Go to Domains.

  2. Click Zone Editor.

2. Select Your Domain

Click Manage next to the domain you want to point to your VPS.

3. Add DNS Records

  1. Click Add Record.

  2. Select the required record type, such as A, CNAME, or MX.

  3. Enter the required value or target.

  4. Click Add Record to save.

Repeat these steps for each DNS record you need to add.

4. Wait for DNS Propagation

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

Option 2: Use OnApp DNS

1. Log in to OnApp

Open your OnApp control panel using the login address provided for your server.

For example:

https://[your-server-ip]/login

2. Create a DNS Zone

In OnApp:

  1. Click DNS in the left-hand menu.

  2. Click Add New Zone.

  3. Enter your domain name.

  4. Click Create.

3. Add DNS Records

  1. Click View Records next to your DNS zone.

  2. Click Add New Record.

  3. Select the required record type, such as A, CNAME, or MX.

  4. Enter the required information, such as the hostname or IP address.

  5. Click Create to save the record.

Repeat these steps for each DNS record you need to add.

4. Update Your Nameservers

After creating the DNS zone and adding your records, update the nameservers at your domain registrar to:

  • ns1.missdns.net

  • ns2.missdns.net

  • ns3.missdns.net

  • ns4.missdns.net

Troubleshooting / FAQs

How long does it take for the domain to start working?

DNS changes can take up to 24–48 hours to propagate globally. During this time, the domain may not work consistently everywhere.

Which method should I use?

Use cPanel Zone Editor if your DNS is managed through cPanel. Use OnApp DNS if you want to manage the DNS zone through your OnApp VPS environment.

Summary / Next Steps

Your domain is now configured to point to your VPS. Allow up to 48 hours for DNS changes to fully propagate, then verify that your domain loads correctly.

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