Just bought a domain name and hosting plan with PLiKhost?
Great! Now it’s time to connect the two — so that when people type your domain, it actually loads your website.

This guide explains (in simple terms):

• What DNS is

• How to point your domain to your hosting

• Where cPanel fits into the process

• And how to test if everything is working

🧠 What Is DNS (Domain Name System)?

DNS is like the internet’s address book. It tells browsers:

“When someone types yourdomain.com, send them to the correct server IP.”

Without proper DNS records, your website won’t load — even if the files are already hosted.

🧭 Step 1: Find Your Hosting Nameservers

If your domain is registered outside PLiKhost (e.g. GoDaddy, Namecheap), you’ll need to point it to our nameservers.

🔍 You can find your PLiKhost nameservers in your welcome email or client dashboard.

Example:

🛠️ Step 2: Change Nameservers at Your Domain Registrar

Log in to where you bought the domain, and:

1. Go to the domain’s DNS or nameserver settings

2. Replace the default nameservers with PLiKhost’s

3. Save and wait — DNS changes may take up to 24–48 hours (usually faster)

✅ Once done, your domain now points to your PLiKhost hosting.

🧰 Step 3: Add the Domain in cPanel

If you’re using Shared or Reseller Hosting:

• Log in to cPanel

• Go to Addon Domains (for extra domains)

• Add your domain name

• Choose the document root (e.g., public_html/yourdomain)

• Click Add Domain

If your domain is the main domain for the hosting account, this step may already be done automatically.

🧪 Step 4: Test If It’s Working

After propagation:

• Visit yourdomain.com in a browser

• You should see your website, or a default cPanel page

• If you installed WordPress or uploaded files, it should load normally

🧾 Optional: Manage DNS from cPanel (Zone Editor)

If your domain uses PLiKhost nameservers, you can manage DNS records directly from cPanel → Zone Editor:

You can add or modify:

🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Forgetting to change nameservers at the domain registrar

• ❌ Adding a domain in cPanel before DNS propagation

• ❌ Misconfiguring MX records (can break email)

• ❌ Using IP address instead of hostname in some setups

✅ Final Thoughts

Pointing a domain to your hosting is one of the first — and most important — steps in getting your website online.

With PLiKhost and cPanel, it’s straightforward:

1. Update your domain’s nameservers

2. Add the domain in cPanel

3. Manage DNS as needed

4. Launch your site

🟢 Need help? PLiKhost Support is always here to guide you.