Connect to a Third Party Domain Registrar

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Connecting a third-party domain registrar to your website or hosting provider involves updating DNS settings or name servers to point to your web hosting service. Here’s a step-by-step guide based on different scenarios.

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General Steps to Connect a Third-Party Domain Registrar

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1. Log in to Your Domain Registrar

  • Go to the website of your domain registrar (e.g., Namecheap, GoDaddy, Google Domains, Cloudflare).
  • Log in to your account.

2. Locate Domain Management Settings

  • Find the domain management or DNS settings section.
  • The option might be named “Manage Domain,” “DNS Settings,” or “Nameservers.”

3. Choose a Connection Method

Depending on your hosting provider, you can connect your domain in two ways:

  1. Updating Name Servers (Recommended)
  • This method transfers full DNS management to your hosting provider.
  • Copy the nameservers provided by your hosting service (e.g., ns1.synstadomains.com, ns2.synstadomains.com).
  • Update the nameserver settings in your domain registrar’s dashboard.
  • Save the changes (it may take up to 24 hours to propagate).
  1. Updating DNS Records (Alternative)
  • This method allows you to keep DNS management at your domain registrar while pointing only specific records to your website.
  • Find the DNS Records section in your domain registrar.
  • Update the following records as per your hosting provider’s instructions:
    • A Record: Points to your hosting provider’s IP address.
    • CNAME Record: Points subdomains (like www.yourdomain.com) to your main domain.
    • MX Records: Used for setting up email hosting (if required).
  • Save the changes.

4. Verify the Connection

  • Check your hosting provider’s settings for a domain verification option.
  • Use online tools like DNS Checker to verify if the changes have propagated.

5. (Optional) Enable SSL Certificate

  • Many hosting providers offer free SSL (via Let’s Encrypt) once the domain is connected.
  • If needed, install an SSL certificate through your hosting provider’s control panel.

Steps for Specific Registrars

GoDaddy

  • Go to GoDaddy Dashboard → My Domains → Manage DNS.

  • To update nameservers, click on “Nameservers” and select “Use Custom Nameservers.”

  • Copy the new nameservers from your hosting provider (e.g., Synsta, Hostinger, Namecheap, etc.).

  • Enter the nameservers provided by your hosting provider(eg:-googleDomains,hostinger, wix etc.)

    ns1.synstadomains.com  
ns2.synstadomains.com

  • If updating DNS records, scroll to “DNS Records” and update the A and CNAME records.

     A Record → Point to Synsta's IP:  
 CNAME Record → Set `www` to Synsta’s CNAME

  • Click Save and wait for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours).

Google Domains (Now Squarespace Domains)

  • Go to Google Domains → My Domains → DNS Settings.

  • Under Custom Name Servers, enter your hosting provider’s nameservers.

  • Copy the new nameservers from your hosting provider (e.g., Synsta, Hostinger, Namecheap, etc.).

  • Enter the nameservers provided by your hosting provider

     ns1.synstadomains.com  
 ns2.synstadomains.com

  • Alternatively, under Custom Resource Records, update the A and CNAME records.

      A Record → Point to Synsta's IP:  
  CNAME Record → Set `www` to Synsta’s CNAME

  • Click Save and wait for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours).

Cloudflare

  • Log in to Cloudflare → Go to Dashboard → Websites.

  • Click on your domain and go to DNS Settings.

  • Find the Nameservers section and click Change Nameservers.

    • Copy the new nameservers from your hosting provider (e.g., Synsta, Hostinger, Namecheap, etc.).

  • Enter the nameservers provided by your hosting provider

      ns1.synstadomains.com  
  ns2.synstadomains.com

  • If updating DNS records, Go to Dashboard → Websites → Your Domain → DNS.

  • Find and update the following DNS records:

     A Record → Point to Synsta's IP:  
 CNAME Record → Set `www` to Synsta’s CNAME

  • Click Save and wait for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours).

Hostinger

  • Go to Hostinger Dashboard → Domains → Manage.

  • To update nameservers, go to DNS / Nameservers and select Custom Nameservers.

  • Copy the new nameservers from your hosting provider (e.g., Synsta, Hostinger, Namecheap, etc.).

  • Enter the nameservers provided by your hosting provider

      ns1.synstadomains.com  
  ns2.synstadomains.com

  • If updating DNS records, navigate to DNS Zone Editor and update the A and CNAME records with Synsta’s details.

     A Record → Point to Synsta's IP:  
 CNAME Record → Set `www` to Synsta’s CNAME

  • Save changes and wait for DNS propagation (up to 24-48 hours).

Wix

  • Log in to Wix → Go to Dashboard → Settings → Domains.

  • Click on the domain you want to connect.

  • Scroll down to Advanced and select “Transfer away from Wix” (if applicable).

  • Copy the new nameservers from your hosting provider (e.g., Hostinger, Namecheap, etc.).

  • In Wix, go to Nameservers Settings and replace Wix’s default nameservers with the ones from your hosting provider:

      ns1.synstadomains.com 
  ns2.synstadomains.com

  • If updating DNS records Go to Dashboard → Settings → Domains.

  • Scroll down to Advanced DNS Settings → Click Manage DNS Records.

  • Update the following records:

       A Record → Point to Synsta's IP:  
   CNAME Record → Set `www` to Synsta’s CNAME

  • Click Save and wait for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours).

WordPress

  • Log in to your WordPress domain registrar (e.g., Bluehost, SiteGround, Hostinger).

  • Navigate to Domain Management → DNS Settings.

  • Copy the new nameservers from your hosting provider (e.g., Synsta, Hostinger, Namecheap, etc.).

  • Select Use Custom Nameservers and replace default nameservers with the ones from your hosting provider:

      ns1.synstadomains.com 
  ns2.synstadomains.com

If updating DNS records, Log in to your WordPress domain registrar.

  • Navigate to DNS Settings and
  • Update the following records:
       A Record → Point to Synsta's IP:  
   CNAME Record → Set `www` to Synsta’s CNAME
  • Save the changes and wait for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours).
Shopify

  • Log in to Shopify → Go to Settings → Domains.

  • Click on the domain and select Manage.

  • Copy the new nameservers from your hosting provider (e.g., Synsta, Hostinger, Namecheap, etc.).
    *Replace Shopify’s nameservers with the ones from your hosting provider:

      ns1.synstadomains.com 
  ns2.synstadomains.com

  • If updating DNS records, Log in to Shopify → Go to Settings → Domains → Manage and

  • Update the following records:

       A Record → Point to Synsta's IP:  
   CNAME Record → Set `www` to Synsta’s CNAME

  • Save the changes and wait for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours).

Vercel

  • Log in to Vercel → Go to Dashboard → Domains.

  • Click on the domain you want to connect.

  • Copy the new nameservers from your hosting provider (e.g., Synsta, Hostinger, Namecheap, etc.).
    *Replace Vercel’s nameservers with the ones from your hosting provider:

      ns1.synstadomains.com 
  ns2.synstadomains.com

  • If updating DNS records, In Vercel, go to DNS Settings and

  • Update the following records:

       A Record → Point to Synsta's IP:  
   CNAME Record → Set `www` to Synsta’s CNAME

  • Save the changes and wait for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours).

Namecheap
  • Go to Namecheap Dashboard → Domain List → Manage Domain.
  • Under Nameservers, choose Custom DNS and enter your hosting provider’s nameservers.

    • Copy the new nameservers from your hosting provider (e.g., Synsta, Hostinger, Namecheap, etc.).
      *Replace NameCheap’s nameservers with the ones from your hosting provider:

      ns1.synstadomains.com 
ns2.synstadomains.com
  • If updating only DNS records, go to Advanced DNS and update the A, CNAME, and MX records.
  • Update the following records:
       A Record → Point to Synsta's IP:  
   CNAME Record → Set `www` to Synsta’s CNAME
  • Save the changes and wait for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours).