Pointing Your Newly Registered Domain to Your NovaCloud Instance

How to point my newly registered domain to my new instance?

To connect your domain to your NovaCloud instance, you’ll need to update your domain’s DNS records to direct traffic to your server’s IP address. Here’s how to do it:

1. Obtain Your NovaCloud Instance’s Public IP Address

1. Log in to the IP ServerOne Customer Portal:
   • Access the portal at https://portal.ipserverone.com.
2. Navigate to NovaCloud Instances:
   • Click on NovaCloud in the left-hand menu.
   • Select Instances to view your active instances.
3. Retrieve the Public IP Address:
   • Locate your instance and note its Public IP Address.

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2. Update Your Domain’s DNS Records

Depending on where your domain’s DNS is managed, follow the appropriate steps:

A. If Managed via IP ServerOne Customer Portal:

1. Access DNS Management:
   • In the Customer Portal, click on NovaCloud and select DNS.
2. Select Your Domain:
   • Find your domain in the list, click on Actions, and choose Manage.
3. Modify the A Record:
   • Edit the existing A Record or add a new one:
     • Name: @ (or your domain name)
     • Type: A
     • Value: Your NovaCloud instance’s public IP address
4. Save Changes:
   • Click Save to apply the updates.

B. If Managed via Another DNS Provider:

1. Log in to Your DNS Provider’s Management Portal:

   • Access the platform where your domain’s DNS is hosted.​

2. Navigate to DNS Settings:

   • Locate the section for managing DNS records.​

3. Update the A Record:

   • Modify or create an A Record pointing to your NovaCloud instance’s public IP address.​

4. Save Changes:

   • Ensure you save the updates to implement the new settings.

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3. Verify the DNS Changes

DNS updates can take some time to propagate globally. To verify:​

• Use Online DNS Checkers:

  • Tools like DNS Checker can help you monitor the propagation status.​

• Test Domain Resolution:

  • After propagation, accessing your domain should direct you to your NovaCloud instance.​

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Need Assistance?

If you encounter any issues or require further guidance, please contact our support team:​

📧 support@ipserverone.com