🌐 How to Attach a Domain to an Instance

How do I attach a domain to an instance?

To attach a domain to your VPS or cloud instance hosted with IP ServerOne, you will need to point your domain to the instance’s public IP address using DNS settings. Here’s a general guide:

Steps to Attach Your Domain to an Instance:

1. Obtain Your Instance’s IP Address:

• Log in to your Customer Portal and locate your VPS or cloud instance to get the public IP address.

2. Log in to Your Domain Registrar:

• Access your domain registrar’s control panel where your domain is registered (e.g., IP ServerOne, GoDaddy, Namecheap).

3. Update DNS Records:

• In your DNS settings, create the following records:
  • A Record:
    • Host: @ (for the root domain)
    • Points to: Your instance’s IP address
  • A Record:
    • Host: www
    • Points to: Your instance’s IP address

(Optional) If you want to point subdomains, create additional A or CNAME records as needed.

4. Wait for DNS Propagation:

• It may take 24-48 hours for DNS changes to propagate globally.

5. Configure Your Instance:

• Make sure your instance’s web server (e.g., Apache, NGINX) is configured to recognize the domain you attached.

👉 For detailed DNS management steps, check out our KB on How to Manage DNS in the Customer Portal.