> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hostinger.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hostinger.com/domains/pointing.md).

# Domain Pointing

Connect your domain to Hostinger so visitors reach your site.

> **Note:** DNS changes can take up to 24–48 hours to propagate globally, though most take effect within a few hours.

## Option 1: Update nameservers (recommended)

Delegates all DNS to Hostinger.

Hostinger now assigns **unique nameservers per site** — they are not the same for every account, so don't copy values from another guide. Always pull yours from hPanel before changing anything at your registrar:

1. In hPanel, open **Websites** and select your site.
2. Next to the temporary domain (or the "Domain not connected" notice), click **Check guide**.
3. Copy the two nameserver values shown.

Then at your registrar:

1. Log in to your domain registrar.
2. Open DNS or Nameserver settings.
3. Replace the existing nameservers with the values from hPanel.
4. Save.

> If your domain is registered with Hostinger on the same account, nameservers are already configured — no action needed.

## Option 2: A record only

Keep DNS at your registrar; only web traffic points to Hostinger.

1. In hPanel, open your website dashboard and copy your hosting IP.
2. At your registrar, add these records:

   | Type | Name  | Value             |
   | ---- | ----- | ----------------- |
   | A    | `@`   | Your Hostinger IP |
   | A    | `www` | Your Hostinger IP |
3. Wait for DNS to propagate (up to 48 hours).

## Verify pointing

```bash
nslookup yourdomain.com
# or
dig yourdomain.com A
```

The IP should match your Hostinger server.

The **Domains** panel in hPanel shows pointing status — green means correctly pointed.

## Multiple domains

One hosting account can serve many domains:

* **Primary** — main domain for the website
* **Addon** — a separate website
* **Parked** — redirects to the primary

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*Last updated: July 21, 2026*