How to connect a domain to hosting?

Choosing a reliable and profitable IT service provider is not an easy task, even though the internet is overflowing with tempting offers. What to look out for when you need a modern host and how to connect a domain to hosting?

In most cases, the domain and web hosting are from the same operator, so linking the domain name to the database site data occurs automatically. However, there are quite a few options when the domain is with one registrar and the hosting is with another.

In what cases can there be different registration data?

1) the provider unexpectedly changed the terms of the contract or introduced new technical requirements;
2) the domain has passed to a new owner;
3) it is impossible to change the domain registrar for external reasons, for example, because it is located outside of Russia in a foreign domain zone;
4) the site owners needed php site hosting or a package with a large set of functions.

Steps of connecting a domain name to hosting:

1) specify the correct DNS for the domain name (you can find out in the “dns-servers” section) ;
2) add domain data to the host control panel (usually done in your personal account).

Please note that DNS server reshuffling usually occurs within 24 hours. If after three days there has been no change, you must contact those. support with a request to clear the domain cache.

To verify that the DNS has been updated, you can use the Whois service, which will also include the full imprint of the new owner.

What determines price for hosting and how to get a full package of services for adequate money:

- the object of the allocated disk space (the more pages your site has, the higher the price is);
- the number of attached domain names;
- the availability of additional services;
- the host country.


We will consider the last point separately since there is an opinion that host services in Russia are not the cheapest. Even assuming that it is so, hosting a site about St. Petersburg on servers in Singapore is short-sighted. At a minimum, you can get problems with the encoding or when paying for the service. In addition, from most Russian companies providing virtual or rental hosting services, you can get not only profitable offers but also bonuses for long-term cooperation.

If you want to ensure the smooth operation of your network resource, contact Hostia. Our experts will find a cost-effective and technically ideal solution to grow your business.