Connecting my domain to Bluehost.

Updating your DNS Host records or nameservers, so your domain will work with Bluehost

• Connecting my website to Bluehost
  Change your DNS Host records or nameservers, so your domain will work with  BlueHost.
• What are we referring to when we say, your domain’?
  When we reference "your domain" we mean the unique name that identifies a website on the internet, e.g. www.mywebsite.com
• What is DNS?
  DNS (Domain Name System) is a large group of servers that holds the information for where to find domains. (i.e. if your domain is your phone number, DNS is the phone book that can find your domain and everyone else’s.
• What is a nameserver?
  Nameservers tell the internet where to find each domain/web address
• Why would I need to change my website provider?
  The main reason for this is that you are updating your website service provider.
• What are ‘Host Records’?
  Host records are the mapping that allows you to point your domain to a website.
  Your new hosting provider should have provided you with this information.
• What I will need before I begin to connect my domain to a website service provider?
  
  • Your login information for your third-party domain provider account.
  • Your domain provider's requirements.

*Please note that while the process is quick, it does typically take 30-45 minutes for the data to propagate.  However, depending on your domain and web host provider it could take up to 48 hours to complete.

When you’re ready to connect your domain to your website you have 2 options

Option 1: Update your DNS Host Records

1). Log in to your dashboard and go to the Domain and Email section. You can use this link: Click here to go to the Domain & Email section.

2) Click on the "Manage" button that appears on the right of your domain name.

 

3) Scroll down on the window until you find the “Manage host records” section. Click on “Add new record”.

4) Update your hostname, record type, and address information to match what your website provider has given you, and click "Save". 

*Remember, these changes could take up to 48 hours to propagate.

Option 2: Update Nameservers

1). Log in to your dashboard and go to the Domain and Email section. You can use this link: Click here to go to the Domain & Email section.

2) Click on the "Manage" button that appears on the right of your domain name.

3) Disable the “Transfer Lock”.

4) Click on the “Edit” button on the Nameservers box.

5) Select the option “Use your own nameservers” and then click on the “Add New Nameserver” button.

6) Update Entry, enter the nameservers provided by your website host, and then click save. 

For BlueHost, unless they provided you with a different list when you created your account, your nameservers will be:

• ns1.bluehost.com
• ns2.bluehost.com

*Remember, these changes could take up to 48 hours to propagate.

If you need more information visit Blue Host Domain Connection FAQ