How to Connect Your Domain to Withing 5 Steps Nanoshellnet Hosting.

Connect Domain To Hosting Withing 5 Steps.

Congratulations on your new Nanoshellnet web hosting plan! If you purchased your domain name from a separate registrar (like GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, etc.), you need to connect it to your hosting account.

This process is called changing your nameservers. It’s like telling the internet, “Hey, the address book (DNS records) for my website (yourdomain.com) is now kept at Nanoshellnet, not at my registrar.”

This guide will walk you through the simple steps to point your domain to your new hosting home.

What You’ll Need:

1. Your domain name (e.g., yourdomain.com).
2. Access to your domain registrar’s account (where you bought the domain).
3. The Nanoshellnet nameservers:
   • Primary Nameserver: ns1.nanoshellnet.com
   • Secondary Nameserver: ns2.nanoshellnet.com

Connect Domain To Hosting Withing 5 Steps

The steps are very similar across most popular registrars. Here’s a general guide:

Step 1: Log Into Your Domain Registrar Account

Go to the website of the company where you bought your domain (e.g., GoDaddy.com, Namecheap.com, etc.) and log into your account.

Figure 1:Namecheap Login Dashboard

Step 2: Find Your Domain Management Section

Once logged in, look for a section called “My Domains,” “Domain Portfolio,” “Domain List,” or something similar. Click on it to see a list of all your domains.

Figure 2:Namecheap Domain List

Step 3: Manage Your Domain’s DNS Settings

Find the specific domain you want to connect to Nanoshellnet and click on a “Manage,” “DNS,” or “Nameservers” button. This will take you to the domain’s settings page.

Figure 3: Namecheap Manage Option

Step 4: Change the Nameserver Settings

You will typically see two options:

1. Default Nameservers (using your registrar’s DNS)
2. Custom Nameservers (where you can enter your own)

• Select the option to “Use Custom Nameservers” or “Change Nameservers”.
• You will see fields to enter nameserver addresses. Delete any existing entries in these fields.
• Enter the Nanoshellnet nameservers exactly as provided:
  • Nameserver 1: ns1.nanoshellnet.com
  • Nameserver 2: ns2.nanoshellnet.com

Some registrars might have more than two fields. If you only have two nameservers, you can leave the additional fields blank.

Step 5: Save Your Changes

This is the most important step! Click the “Save,” “Update,” “Continue,” or “OK” button to confirm the changes. The registrar will usually show a confirmation message that your nameservers have been updated.

What Happens Next? Understanding DNS Propagation

After you save the changes, the connection is not instant. The new nameserver information needs to be communicated across the entire internet—a process called DNS propagation.

• This can take anywhere from 2 to 48 hours to complete globally.
• During this time, some visitors might see the old site (if any), and some might see the new one on your Nanoshellnet server.
• This is completely normal. You just need to be patient.

Your website and email will not work properly until propagation is fully complete.

Troubleshooting Common Questions

Q: How long does it take for my website to start working?
A: As mentioned, please allow up to 48 hours for the DNS changes to fully propagate. You can use a free tool like DNSChecker.org to see the status around the world.

Q: What if I can’t find the nameserver settings?
A: Every registrar’s website is laid out differently. If you get stuck, the best action is to search their help documentation for “how to change nameservers.” They will have detailed guides with screenshots.

Q: I’ve changed the nameservers. What do I do on the Nanoshellnet side?
A: In most cases, that’s all you need to do! Once propagation is complete, any DNS request for your domain will be handled by the servers at Nanoshellnet. You may need to ensure your hosting package is associated with your domain name in our client area.

Need Help?

If you’ve followed these steps and are still experiencing issues after 48 hours, please don’t hesitate to contact our Nanoshellnet.com Support Team through your client area. Please have your domain name ready, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Welcome to Nanoshellnet! We’re excited to host your website.