What is DNS and Why Do I Need to Configure It?
DNS (Domain Name System) is like the internet's phone book. When you buy a domain name (like yourdomain.com), you need to tell the internet where your website is hosted. That's what DNS configuration does.
Think of it this way:
- Your Domain: yourdomain.com (the address people type)
- Our Server IP: 116.202.27.19 (where your website lives)
- DNS Records: The connection between them
DNS Records You Need to Add
You need to add TWO DNS records to make your website accessible:
Record Type: A
Name/Host: @ (or leave blank, or use your domain name)
Value/Points To: 116.202.27.19
TTL: Automatic (or 3600)
Record Type: A
Name/Host: www
Value/Points To: 116.202.27.19
TTL: Automatic (or 3600)
⏱️ Important: DNS changes can take 1-48 hours to propagate worldwide, though they usually work within 1-2 hours. Please be patient!
Step-by-Step Instructions by Registrar
📌 Namecheap
1 Log in to your Namecheap account
2 Click on "Domain List" in the left sidebar
3 Click "Manage" next to your domain
4 Click on "Advanced DNS" tab
5 Click "Add New Record" and add the two A records shown above
6 Save changes and wait for propagation
📌 GoDaddy
1 Log in to your GoDaddy account
2 Go to "My Products" and find your domain
3 Click "DNS" button next to your domain
4 Scroll down to "Records" section
5 Click "Add" and create the two A records
6 Save your records
📌 Google Domains
1 Log in to Google Domains
2 Click on your domain
3 Click "DNS" in the left menu
4 Scroll to "Custom records"
5 Add the two A records
6 Click "Save"
📌 Other Registrars
The process is similar for all domain registrars:
- Log in to your domain registrar's control panel
- Find DNS Management, DNS Settings, or Name Servers section
- Add two A records as shown above
- Save your changes
How to Check if DNS is Working
After adding DNS records, you can check if they're working:
Method 1: Online DNS Checker
Visit: https://dnschecker.org
Enter your domain name and check if it shows 116.202.27.19
Method 2: Command Line (Advanced)
This should show our server IP: 116.202.27.19
What Happens After DNS is Set Up?
1 We create your WordPress site on our server with your custom domain
2 We install free SSL certificate (HTTPS) for security
3 Your website goes live at https://yourdomain.com
4 You receive login credentials to manage your WordPress site
Need Help?
If you're having trouble with DNS setup, please contact us:
- 📧 Email: autoepc.uae@gmail.com
- 📞 Phone: (Your phone number)
We're happy to help you get your domain configured correctly!