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Title: Ordering Hosting-Only in DomainIndia.com's DirectAdmin: A Guide for Existing Domain Owners

Introduction:
If you have already purchased a domain through DomainIndia.com and are now looking to buy hosting services, you can easily do so without any hassle. DomainIndia.com offers a variety of DirectAdmin hosting plans to choose from, providing a perfect fit for your specific needs. In this article, we will walk you through the process of ordering hosting-only services from DomainIndia.com's DirectAdmin and updating your nameservers to connect your domain to the hosting.

Step 1: Visit the DirectAdmin Hosting Page

1. Open your web browser and navigate to the DomainIndia.com DirectAdmin Hosting page: https://www.domainindia.com/directadmin-hosting.php

Step 2: Select a Hosting Plan

1. Review the available hosting plans and determine which one best suits your requirements in terms of disk space, bandwidth, email accounts, and other features.
2. Once you've identified the most suitable plan, click the "Order Now" button under the desired plan.

Step 3: Configure Your Hosting Plan

1. On the "Configure" page, you will see a dropdown menu labeled "I want to use an existing domain."
2. Select the "Use a domain already in my shopping cart or registered through DOMAIN REGISTRATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED" option.
3. Enter your existing domain name in the provided field (e.g., "example.com").
4. Choose your preferred billing cycle, ranging from monthly to triennially, based on your budget and preferences.
5. If desired, add any additional options or add-ons to your hosting plan.
6. Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 4: Review and Checkout

1. On the "Review & Checkout" page, double-check the details of your chosen hosting plan, domain, and billing cycle.
2. If everything looks correct, click the "Checkout" button to move forward with the purchase.
3. Log in to your existing DomainIndia.com account, or create a new account if you don't have one yet.
4. Complete the payment process by providing the necessary billing and payment information.
5. Once your payment is successful, you will receive a confirmation email with details about your new hosting plan, including the nameservers to use.

Step 5: Change Your Nameservers

1. Log in to the Client Area: Visit www.domainindia.com and sign in to your account using your credentials.
   2. Access "My Domains": Once you're logged in, click on the "My Domains" tab in the main menu.
   3. Select the domain: Find the domain you wish to update the nameservers for and click on the "Manage" icon on the same row.
   4. Update nameservers: Scroll down to the section labelled "Nameservers." Here, you'll find fields for Nameserver 1-4. Update these fields with the appropriate nameserver details you received in your web hosting purchase welcome email or obtained from Domain Registration India's support.
   5. Save your changes: After configuring your new nameserver settings, click on the "Save Changes" button in the same section.
   6. Confirm the update: The page will refresh, and you should see that the nameservers have been successfully updated to the new settings.

You can find your Nameservers in the welcome email sent by Domain India. To access a copy of all emails received from Domain India, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Domain India client area. After logging in, you'll see your name in the top right corner of the client area.

2. Click on "Email History" to access a list of your received emails, including your "New Account Information Email" containing details about your hosting account.

Conclusion:
Ordering hosting-only services from DomainIndia.com's DirectAdmin is a simple process, even for those who have already purchased a domain. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily obtain a hosting plan tailored to your specific needs and connect it to your existing domain by updating the nameservers.