Learn how to connect your Trustname domain to your DreamHost web hosting account by updating your domain's nameservers. This guide walks you through the process and explains how to verify that the connection is working correctly.
Key Takeaways
- Nameservers – DreamHost's nameservers and add them to your Trustname domain.
- No Transfer – Keep your domain registered with Trustname while using DreamHost hosting.
- Propagation – DNS changes may take 24 to 48 hours to take effect worldwide.
- DNS Records – Recreate existing email or custom DNS records in DreamHost if needed.
- Verification – Confirm the setup using your website or a DNS lookup tool like WhatsMyDNS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key Takeaways
- Connect Your Domain To DreamHost
- Nameserver Format
- Confirming The Nameserver Connection
- Consolidating Your Domain And Hosting With Trustname
When you purchase a web hosting plan on DreamHost and want to connect it to the domain you bought on Trustname, you only need to obtain DreamHost's nameservers and add them to your domain settings in Trustname.
You don't need to transfer your domain from Trustname to a third-party hosting service. By pointing your domain nameservers, you delegate management of your domain's DNS settings to the web host who in turn, directs all searches on your domain name to the right web server hosting your website content.
Connect Your Domain To DreamHost
Follow these steps to connect your Trustname domain to DreamHost
- Obtaining The Nameservers On DreamHost
Visit the DreamHost Homepage, look towards the top right side of the page, and click on Knowledgebase.
When the page loads, scroll down and click on DNS under the DNS and Domains section.
Scroll down to the Nameservers section and click on Nameservers overview.
Once the page loads, scroll down and you'll find the DreamHost nameservers boldly displayed. Copy the nameservers and paste them into your Trustname portal.
- Add The Nameservers On Trustname
Once you have obtained the nameservers from DreamHost, it's time to connect them to your domain at Trustname.
Follow these steps:
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Visit the trusname.com website, click on 'Login' in the top right corner, and enter your login details. If you have two-factor authentication, you'll need to copy the time-based code in your authenticator app and paste it into the Trustname portal.
- Head To Your Domain Settings
Next, in the header section of the main page, click on the 'Domains' dropdown and select 'Registered domains' to access your domain list.
Click on the domain whose nameservers you want to configure.
You'll then be redirected to the domain management settings and contact details:
- Access The Nameserver Settings
Scroll down to the 'Domain Nameservers' section to see your current domain nameservers.
Click on the 'Edit' button to begin configuring your nameservers:
Type in the nameserver addresses you copied from DreamHost and click 'Save'. That's it!
- Log In To Your Trustname Account
Nameserver Format
Domain nameservers come in the following format - ns1.hostingprovider.com and ns2.hostingprovider.com - a prefix e.g., "ns1" and "ns2", which indicates the primary and secondary nameservers, respectively, followed by the domain name of the web host or DNS provider.
Once you have tweaked your nameservers on your Trustname domain, it will typically take between 24 and 48 hours for the changes to be propagated across the internet.
If you already have email or custom DNS records set, you would need to reconfigure them on the DreamHost Panel.
Confirming The Nameserver Connection
To confirm that the nameserver changes have been applied, simply check your website to see that it's functioning properly or use a DNS lookup tool like WhatsMyDNS - type in the domain name and select 'NS' from the dropdown to see that the nameservers are resolving globally.
Consolidating Your Domain And Hosting With Trustname
The most convenient way to enjoy your domain registration and web hosting conveniently is to consolidate both services on Trustname. We offer domain registration, web hosting, and email, so you have everything to get your website up and running in no time.
First, your management is simplified since you can manage all your web assets from one dashboard. You also save costs and can enjoy Trustname's discounts on bundle offers - you get a free domain with every web hosting plan.
What's more? Your nameservers are set automatically and you won't have to add them manually.
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