How to change your Domain DNS settings? Print

Introduction

When you purchase a domain without web hosting, connecting it to a third-party service (e.g., Wix, Shopify, or Blogspot) requires modifying its DNS settings. This guide walks you through the steps to update your DNS settings using Domain India’s platform and includes detailed instructions for connecting to popular services.

Note: DNS management is a free service provided by Domain India but is disabled by default. You’ll need to contact Domain India support to activate it.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Activate the DNS Management Service

DNS management is initially disabled. To enable it:

1. Raise a support ticket or use LiveChat at DomainIndia.com.
2. Once activated, you’ll gain access to DNS management tools.

2. Log in to Your Domain India Account

1. Visit Domain India’s login page.
2. Enter your credentials to access your account dashboard.

3. Access the Domain Control Panel

1. Navigate to the “My Domains” section.
2. Click on the domain you wish to modify.
3. This will open the domain control panel.

4. Update Name Servers

To enable DNS management, change the domain’s name servers to the following:

domainindian.mercury.orderbox-dns.com  
domainindian.venus.orderbox-dns.com  
domainindian.mars.orderbox-dns.com  
domainindian.earth.orderbox-dns.com  

5. Navigate to the DNS Management Section

1. In the domain control panel, locate the DNS Management option.
2. Open the DNS management section to begin making changes.

6. Update DNS Records

Modify your A Record, CNAME Record, or both, depending on the requirements of the third-party service.
Follow these instructions:

A Record

• Host: Enter @ (represents the root domain).
• Points to: Provide the IP address given by the third-party service.
• TTL: Use the recommended value (default is often fine).

CNAME Record

• Host: Enter www.
• Points to: Provide the domain specified by the third-party service.
• TTL: Use the recommended value.

7. Save Your Changes

• Click Save or Update after making the necessary changes.
• Be patient; DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours for changes to fully take effect.

8. Verify Your Domain Connection

Once the propagation period is over:

• Open your domain in a browser to confirm connectivity.
• Use a DNS lookup tool to verify updated records.

Popular Third-Party Services and Their DNS Settings

Below are examples of how to connect your Domain India-purchased domain to some popular platforms:

1. Wix

• A Record: 23.236.62.147
• CNAME Record: "www" → "wwwXXX.wixdns.net" (replace XXX with the value provided by Wix).

Steps to Connect:

1. Follow the general instructions (Steps 1–3).
2. Update the A and CNAME records as above.
3. Save and wait for DNS propagation.

2. Blogspot (Blogger)

• CNAME Record: "www" → "ghs.googlehosted.com"

Steps to Connect:

1. Add a CNAME record for www.
2. Set "Points to" to "ghs.googlehosted.com".
3. Save changes and verify your domain in Blogspot.

3. Shopify

• A Record: 23.227.38.65
• CNAME Record: "www" → "shops.myshopify.com"

Steps to Connect:

1. Add an A record pointing to Shopify’s IP address.
2. Add a CNAME record for www pointing to "shops.myshopify.com".
3. Save and verify in Shopify.

4. WordPress.com

• CNAME Record: "www" → "example.wordpress.com"

Steps to Connect:

1. Update the CNAME record to point to your WordPress custom domain.
2. Save changes and wait for propagation.

5. Squarespace

• A Records:
  • 198.185.159.144
  • 198.185.159.145
  • 198.49.23.144
  • 198.49.23.145
• CNAME Record: "www" → "ext-cust.squarespace.com"

Steps to Connect:

1. Add all four A records for root.
2. Add a CNAME record for www pointing to Squarespace.

6. Weebly

• A Record: 199.34.228.77
• CNAME Record: "www" → "custom-proxy-ssl.weebly.com"

7. Webflow

• A Record: 13.248.155.104
• CNAME Record: "www" → "proxy-ssl.webflow.com"

8. BigCommerce

• A Record: 192.64.117.199
• CNAME Record: "www" → "store-xxxxx.mybigcommerce.com"

9. Ghost

• A Record: 104.236.210.185
• CNAME Record: "www" → "example.ghost.io"

10. Strikingly

• A Record: 54.183.102.22
• CNAME Record: "www" → "example.s.strikinglydns.com"

Key Considerations

🔄 DNS Propagation

• Changes may take 24–48 hours to propagate fully.
• Use tools like DNS Checker to track updates.

🔒 Security

• Always use HTTPS to secure your website connection.
• Ensure DNS records match your provider's recommendations.

Conclusion

Updating DNS settings with Domain India is simple and effective once you’ve activated the DNS management service. By following these steps and adhering to third-party requirements, you can easily connect your domain to platforms like Wix, Shopify, or WordPress.com.

💡 Tip: Keep your domain and hosting accounts secure to avoid unauthorized changes.

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