How To Point Namecheap Domain Name To Bluehost Hosting 🔥 (UPDATED Tutorial!)
So, you’ve decided to create a website and you’ve chosen Namecheap as your domain registrar and Bluehost as your hosting provider. Great choices! Now, you need to connect your Namecheap domain name to your Bluehost hosting account. In this step-by-step tutorial, I will guide you through the process of pointing your Namecheap domain to Bluehost hosting.
Before we begin, let’s quickly go over why this process is necessary. When you register a domain name with Namecheap, it’s like reserving a unique address for your website. However, in order for people to access your website, it needs to be hosted on a server. That’s where Bluehost comes in. By pointing your domain to Bluehost, you are essentially telling Namecheap to redirect all traffic to your website hosted on Bluehost’s servers.
Now, let’s get started with the tutorial!
Step 1: Sign in to your Namecheap account
Go to the Namecheap website and sign in to your account using your login credentials. Once you’re logged in, you’ll be taken to your Namecheap dashboard.
Step 2: Access your domain settings
In your Namecheap dashboard, locate the domain you want to point to Bluehost. Click on the “Manage” button next to the domain name. This will take you to the domain management page.
Step 3: Update your nameservers
On the domain management page, you’ll see a section called “Nameservers.” By default, Namecheap uses its own nameservers. To point your domain to Bluehost, you need to change the nameservers to Bluehost’s nameservers.
Click on the dropdown menu under “Nameservers” and select “Custom DNS.” Now, enter Bluehost’s nameservers in the provided fields. Bluehost’s nameservers are typically “ns1.bluehost.com” and “ns2.bluehost.com.” Once you’ve entered the nameservers, click on the green checkmark to save your changes.
Step 4: Wait for DNS propagation
After saving your changes, it may take some time for the changes to propagate across the internet. This process is known as DNS propagation and can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours. During this time, your website may not be accessible to some users. Don’t worry, this is normal. Just be patient and wait for the changes to take effect.
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