How To Set DNS Bluehost Tutorial
Setting up DNS (Domain Name System) is an essential step when creating a website. DNS is responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses, allowing users to access your website through a web browser. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up DNS on Bluehost, a popular web hosting provider.
Step 1: Log in to your Bluehost account
To get started, log in to your Bluehost account using your username and password. Once you are logged in, you will be directed to the Bluehost dashboard.
Step 2: Access the DNS Zone Editor
In the dashboard, locate the “Domains” tab and click on “Zone Editor”. This will take you to the DNS Zone Editor page.
Step 3: Select the domain
If you have multiple domains associated with your Bluehost account, select the domain you want to set up DNS for from the drop-down menu. Once you have selected the domain, click on the “Manage” button.
Step 4: Add a DNS record
On the DNS Zone Editor page, you will see a list of existing DNS records. To add a new DNS record, scroll down to the “Add DNS Record” section.
There are different types of DNS records you can add, such as A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc. The type of DNS record you need to add depends on your specific requirements. For example, if you want to point your domain to a specific IP address, you would add an A record.
To add an A record, enter the following information:
– Name: Enter the subdomain or leave it blank to set up the record for the main domain.
– TTL (Time to Live): This determines how long the DNS record will be cached by DNS servers. The default value is usually fine.
– Type: Select “A” from the drop-down menu.
– Address: Enter the IP address you want to point the domain to.
Once you have entered the information, click on the “Add Record” button to save the DNS record.
Step 5: Verify DNS propagation
After adding the DNS record, it may take some time for the changes to propagate across the internet. This process is known as DNS propagation. During this time, some users may still see the old DNS information, while others will see the updated DNS information.
To check if the DNS changes have propagated, you can use online tools like DNS Checker or What’s
