{"id":1820,"date":"2025-04-28T09:10:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T09:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/?p=1820"},"modified":"2025-04-28T09:10:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T09:10:10","slug":"how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Point a .NG Domain to a Web Hosting Provider in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"504\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5c5c62\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5c5c62;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1821 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Point-a-.NG-Domain-to-a-Web-Hosting-Provider-in-Nigeria-711x400.avif\" alt=\"How to Point a .NG Domain to a Web Hosting Provider in Nigeria\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Point-a-.NG-Domain-to-a-Web-Hosting-Provider-in-Nigeria-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Point-a-.NG-Domain-to-a-Web-Hosting-Provider-in-Nigeria-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Point-a-.NG-Domain-to-a-Web-Hosting-Provider-in-Nigeria.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#What_Does_%E2%80%9CPointing_a_Domain_to_a_Host%E2%80%9D_Mean\" >What Does \u201cPointing a Domain to a Host\u201d Mean?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#When_Do_You_Need_to_Point_a_NG_Domain_to_a_Host\" >When Do You Need to Point a .NG Domain to a Host?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#What_You_Need_Before_You_Start\" >What You Need Before You Start<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#Step-by-Step_How_to_Point_Your_NG_Domain_to_a_Hosting_Provider\" >Step-by-Step: How to Point Your .NG Domain to a Hosting Provider<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#Step_1_Log_in_to_Your_Domain_Registrar_Account\" >Step 1: Log in to Your Domain Registrar Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#Step_2_Locate_the_Domain_You_Want_to_Point\" >Step 2: Locate the Domain You Want to Point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#Step_3_Find_the_Nameserver_or_DNS_Management_Option\" >Step 3: Find the Nameserver or DNS Management Option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#Step_4_Replace_the_Default_Name_Servers_with_Your_Hosts_Details\" >Step 4: Replace the Default Name Servers with Your Host\u2019s Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#Step_5_Save_the_Changes\" >Step 5: Save the Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#Step_6_Be_Patient%E2%80%94Wait_for_Propagation\" >Step 6: Be Patient\u2014Wait for Propagation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#Alternative_Option_Point_Using_A_Record_IP_Address_Method\" >Alternative Option: Point Using A Record (IP Address Method)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#How_to_Confirm_Its_Working\" >How to Confirm It\u2019s Working<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#Troubleshooting_Common_Issues\" >Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#Why_This_Step_Is_So_Important\" >Why This Step Is So Important<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-point-a-ng-domain-to-a-web-hosting-provider-in-nigeria\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"504\">First of all, congratulations! That <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-domain-names-work\/\">domain name<\/a> is your unique address on the internet. But here\u2019s the part many new domain owners get stuck on: how do you connect that domain to your website?<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"591\">The answer is simple: you need to point your domain to your <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-is-web-hosting-a-beginners-guide\/\">web hosting provider<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"919\">Whether you registered your domain with telaHosting or any NiRA-accredited registrar and you&#8217;re hosting your website with a different provider, this guide will help you bridge that gap. No tech lingo. No confusing instructions. Just a simple guide written for you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"962\">Let\u2019s get your .ng domain up and running!<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1357\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_%E2%80%9CPointing_a_Domain_to_a_Host%E2%80%9D_Mean\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1357\">What Does \u201cPointing a Domain to a Host\u201d Mean?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1496\"><img data-dominant-color=\"437a52\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #437a52;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1699 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Who-Can-Register-a-.NG-Domain-711x400.avif\" alt=\"What Does \u201cPointing a Domain to a Host\u201d Mean?\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Who-Can-Register-a-.NG-Domain-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Who-Can-Register-a-.NG-Domain-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Who-Can-Register-a-.NG-Domain.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1496\">Alright, let\u2019s clear the air. \u201cPointing a domain\u201d sounds like something only a <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/when-to-consider-hiring-a-website-development-expert\/\">web developer<\/a> should do, but trust me, it&#8217;s super easy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1808\">In everyday language, pointing your domain means giving your <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-domain-names-work\/\">domain name<\/a> the directions it needs to reach your website\u2019s content. Your domain is like a phone number. Your website is the person you&#8217;re calling. The domain can only make that call if it knows the number to dial\u2014this is what pointing achieves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"2075\">When someone types in your web address, like www.naijabiz.ng, the internet needs to know where to look. If the domain isn\u2019t pointed correctly, visitors will see a blank page or error. So, if you want your business to show up online, this step is non-negotiable.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2139\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Do_You_Need_to_Point_a_NG_Domain_to_a_Host\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2139\">When Do You Need to Point a .NG Domain to a Host?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2382\">Many people don\u2019t realize that buying a domain and buying hosting are two separate things. If you purchased your .ng domain from one company and hosting from another, your domain has no idea where your website lives. You\u2019ll need to point it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2446\">Here are the most common situations when pointing is required:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. You Bought Hosting Separately: <\/strong>Let\u2019s say you registered your domain with telaHosting but bought hosting from Hostinger. The two services are not automatically linked\u2014you must manually point your domain to your <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/top-12-web-hosting-providers-in-nigeria\/\">hosting provider<\/a> using the <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/\">nameservers <\/a>they gave you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. You\u2019re Moving to a New Hosting Provider:\u00a0<\/strong>Maybe you\u2019re switching to a faster or more reliable hosting company. You\u2019ll need to update your domain\u2019s settings to reflect your new host\u2019s details.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2977\"><strong>3. You\u2019re Using a Website Builder or CMS: <\/strong>Using platforms like WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, or Shopify? Most of these tools don\u2019t offer domain registration, so you\u2019ll need to point your domain to their servers via <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-set-up-dns-records-for-a-ng-domain\/\">DNS records.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3230\"><strong>4. You\u2019re Launching a New Site or Rebranding<\/strong>: Even if you already have hosting, pointing your new domain ensures traffic goes to the right place\u2014your shiny new website!<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3398\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Need_Before_You_Start\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3398\">What You Need Before You Start<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3473\">Let\u2019s prepare you with all the right tools so this process goes smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>1. <strong>Your Domain Registrar Login<\/strong>: This is the company you used to register your <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/what-is-a-ng-domain-a-complete-guide-for-nigerians\/\">.ng domain<\/a>. You\u2019ll need access to your account dashboard to make DNS changes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3801\"><strong>2. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-web-hosting-works-for-nigerian-businesses\/\">Web Hosting<\/a> Provider\u2019s Name Servers: <\/strong>Name servers are like the instructions your domain needs to know where to go. Your hosting provider (like Bluehost, SiteGround, or a Nigerian host) will give you these\u2014usually in your welcome email or user dashboard.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3801\"><strong>3. A Little Bit of Time and Patience: <\/strong>The process itself takes 5\u201310 minutes, but the changes might take up to 24 hours to reflect. So, grab a coffee and chill\u2014your website will be live soon!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3801\">If you don\u2019t have your hosting details, check your welcome email or log in to your hosting dashboard\u2014they\u2019re usually displayed clearly.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4222\" data-end=\"4294\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_How_to_Point_Your_NG_Domain_to_a_Hosting_Provider\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4294\">Step-by-Step: How to Point Your .NG Domain to a Hosting Provider<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4380\">Now, let\u2019s walk through the actual process. No pressure, no panic\u2014just follow along.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4443\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_in_to_Your_Domain_Registrar_Account\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4443\">Step 1: Log in to Your Domain Registrar Account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4445\" data-end=\"4681\">Start by visiting the website of the registrar where you bought your .ng domain. Enter your email and password to access your account. If you don\u2019t remember your password, don\u2019t worry\u2014there\u2019s always a &#8220;forgot password&#8221; link to reset it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4683\" data-end=\"4793\">Once you\u2019re in, go to your dashboard or the \u201cMy Domains\u201d section, where all your registered domains are listed.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4800\" data-end=\"4852\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Locate_the_Domain_You_Want_to_Point\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4805\" data-end=\"4852\">Step 2: Locate the Domain You Want to Point<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4854\" data-end=\"5000\">Find the domain you want to use for your website. It might be listed as yourcompany.ng, naijashop.com.ng, or whatever name you registered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5050\">Click on the domain name to manage its settings.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5057\" data-end=\"5118\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Find_the_Nameserver_or_DNS_Management_Option\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5062\" data-end=\"5118\">Step 3: Find the Nameserver or DNS Management Option<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5120\" data-end=\"5204\">You\u2019re now inside the control panel for your domain. Look for the following options:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5205\" data-end=\"5291\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5205\" data-end=\"5225\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5207\" data-end=\"5225\">\u201cDNS Settings\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5226\" data-end=\"5245\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5228\" data-end=\"5245\">\u201cNameservers\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5246\" data-end=\"5272\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5248\" data-end=\"5272\">\u201cManage Nameservers\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5273\" data-end=\"5291\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5275\" data-end=\"5291\">\u201cCustom DNS<strong data-start=\"5275\" data-end=\"5291\">\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5293\" data-end=\"5364\">Click on the option that allows you to view and edit your <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-to-change-name-servers-for-a-ng-domain-in-nigeria\/\">nameservers.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5371\" data-end=\"5445\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Replace_the_Default_Name_Servers_with_Your_Hosts_Details\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5376\" data-end=\"5445\">Step 4: Replace the Default Name Servers with Your Host\u2019s Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5523\">You\u2019ll probably see default <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/\">nameservers from your<\/a> domain registrar, such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5524\" data-end=\"5567\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5524\" data-end=\"5545\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5526\" data-end=\"5545\"><code data-start=\"5526\" data-end=\"5545\">ns1.registrar.com<\/code><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5546\" data-end=\"5567\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5548\" data-end=\"5567\"><code data-start=\"5548\" data-end=\"5567\">ns2.registrar.com<\/code><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5569\" data-end=\"5658\">Now, erase those and enter the name servers provided by your web host. Here\u2019s an example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5660\" data-end=\"5796\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5660\" data-end=\"5721\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5662\" data-end=\"5675\">For telaHosting:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5678\" data-end=\"5721\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5678\" data-end=\"5698\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5680\" data-end=\"5698\"><code data-start=\"5680\" data-end=\"5698\">ns1.tela-hosting.com<\/code><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5701\" data-end=\"5721\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5703\" data-end=\"5721\"><code data-start=\"5703\" data-end=\"5721\">ns2.tela-hosting.com<\/code><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5703\" data-end=\"5721\"><span style=\"color: #555555;\">Make sure you enter them <\/span>exactly as given<span style=\"color: #555555;\">, with no typos. If you\u2019re unsure, contact your hosting provider\u2019s support team\u2014they\u2019ll guide you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5948\" data-end=\"5981\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Save_the_Changes\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5953\" data-end=\"5981\">Step 5: Save the Changes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5983\" data-end=\"6138\">Once the new name servers are in place, scroll down and click Save, Update, or Apply Changes\u2014depending on what your registrar\u2019s dashboard says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6140\" data-end=\"6218\">You\u2019ll usually get a confirmation message saying your domain has been updated.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6225\" data-end=\"6273\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Be_Patient%E2%80%94Wait_for_Propagation\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6230\" data-end=\"6273\">Step 6: Be Patient\u2014Wait for Propagation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6275\" data-end=\"6412\">Changes to name servers don\u2019t happen instantly. The update has to travel across the internet. This process is called DNS propagation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6414\" data-end=\"6426\">It can take<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6427\" data-end=\"6483\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6427\" data-end=\"6456\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6429\" data-end=\"6456\">As little as 15 minutes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6457\" data-end=\"6483\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6459\" data-end=\"6483\">Or up to 24\u201348 hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6485\" data-end=\"6608\">During this time, your domain may show an error, a blank page, or partially load your site. Don\u2019t worry\u2014this is normal.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6615\" data-end=\"6683\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternative_Option_Point_Using_A_Record_IP_Address_Method\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6619\" data-end=\"6683\">Alternative Option: Point Using A Record (IP Address Method)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6685\" data-end=\"6805\">If your host doesn\u2019t use name servers or you want more control, you can point your domain using the A Record method.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6807\" data-end=\"6825\">Here\u2019s what to do:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"6826\" data-end=\"7042\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6826\" data-end=\"6872\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6829\" data-end=\"6872\">Go to your domain registrar\u2019s DNS settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6873\" data-end=\"6905\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6876\" data-end=\"6905\">Add or edit the A Record.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6906\" data-end=\"6937\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6909\" data-end=\"6937\">Use <strong data-start=\"6913\" data-end=\"6918\">@<\/strong> for the host name.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6938\" data-end=\"7008\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6941\" data-end=\"7008\">Enter the <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/how-domain-names-work\/\">IP address<\/a> of your hosting server (e.g., <code data-start=\"6992\" data-end=\"7006\">196.25.89.20<\/code>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"7009\" data-end=\"7042\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7012\" data-end=\"7042\">Save and wait for propagation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7044\" data-end=\"7126\">This is slightly more technical, but some website builders or VPS users prefer it.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"7133\" data-end=\"7168\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Confirm_Its_Working\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"7137\" data-end=\"7168\">How to Confirm It\u2019s Working<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7170\" data-end=\"7228\">Once everything is done, use the following tools to check:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7229\" data-end=\"7440\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"7229\" data-end=\"7263\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7231\" data-end=\"7263\">Visit your domain in a browser<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"7264\" data-end=\"7292\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7266\" data-end=\"7292\">Try loading your website<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"7293\" data-end=\"7370\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7295\" data-end=\"7370\">Use <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/dnschecker.org\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7301\" data-end=\"7349\">https:\/\/dnschecker.org<\/a> to track propagation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"7293\" data-end=\"7370\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7295\" data-end=\"7370\">Use <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/mxtoolbox.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7379\" data-end=\"7425\">https:\/\/mxtoolbox.com<\/a> for DNS checks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7442\" data-end=\"7540\">If your website loads properly and no errors show up, you\u2019ve successfully pointed your domain!<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"7547\" data-end=\"7584\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting_Common_Issues\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"7551\" data-end=\"7584\">Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"b99556\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b99556;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1646 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-is-Troubleshooting-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Troubleshooting Common Issues\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-is-Troubleshooting-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-is-Troubleshooting-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-is-Troubleshooting.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"7586\" data-end=\"7664\"><strong data-start=\"7586\" data-end=\"7618\">My site still isn\u2019t showing: <\/strong>Wait a bit longer. DNS changes take time.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7586\" data-end=\"7664\"><strong style=\"color: #555555;\" data-start=\"7666\" data-end=\"7698\">I got the nameservers wrong: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\">Just log in and fix them\u2014easy!<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7586\" data-end=\"7664\"><strong style=\"color: #555555;\" data-start=\"7735\" data-end=\"7780\">I can\u2019t find where to enter name servers: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\">Contact your registrar\u2019s support. They\u2019ll help.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7586\" data-end=\"7664\"><strong style=\"color: #555555;\" data-start=\"7834\" data-end=\"7878\">Emails stopped working after the update:<\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\">\u00a0If you&#8217;re using separate email hosting, make sure your MX records are still set up properly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"7982\" data-end=\"8019\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Step_Is_So_Important\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"7986\" data-end=\"8019\">Why This Step Is So Important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8021\" data-end=\"8214\">If you don\u2019t point your domain, your website simply won\u2019t load. It\u2019s like putting your business name on Google Maps with no location tagged. People will search for you, but they won\u2019t find you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8216\" data-end=\"8244\">By pointing your .ng domain:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8245\" data-end=\"8408\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"8245\" data-end=\"8285\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8247\" data-end=\"8285\">Your site becomes accessible worldwide<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"8286\" data-end=\"8319\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8288\" data-end=\"8319\">You boost your brand visibility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"8320\" data-end=\"8355\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8322\" data-end=\"8355\">You gain trust with your audience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"8356\" data-end=\"8408\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8358\" data-end=\"8408\">You open the doors to endless online possibilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"8415\" data-end=\"8466\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"8419\" data-end=\"8466\">Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8468\" data-end=\"8745\">Pointing your .ng domain to your hosting provider might seem small, but it\u2019s a powerful first step toward building your digital empire. Once this is done, the sky\u2019s the limit. Your website is live, your emails are working, and your business is officially open to the world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8747\" data-end=\"9033\">At <a href=\"http:\/\/telahosting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">telaHosting<\/a>, we specialize in helping Nigerian businesses go online the easy way. Whether you need help pointing your domain, setting up your hosting, or building your website from scratch\u2014we\u2019ve got you covered with local support, reliable servers, and unbeatable prices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"9035\" data-end=\"9111\">Need assistance? Call or chat with us today. Your online success starts now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First of all, congratulations! That domain name is your unique address on the internet. But here\u2019s the part many new domain owners get stuck on: how do you connect that domain to your website? 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