How do I point my domain name to an IP address?

How do I point my domain name to an IP address?

To point your domain to your host's IP address you will need to do the following:

1

Login to your 123-reg control panel.

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2

In the Domain names section, select the relevant domain name in the drop-down list and click on the Manage button.

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3

Scroll down to the Advanced Domain Settings section and click on the Manage DNS (A, MX, CNAME, TXT) link.

4

From the Advanced DNS tab.

5

Select A from the Type drop down list in the Add new entry section.

6

In the Hostname field enter www

7

In the Destination IPv4 address field enter the IP address the domain will point to.

8

Click on the Add new entry button to save the new record.

9

If this record is to replace an existing record you can delete the original record by pressing the delete button.

Please Note: It will take between 24 - 48 hours for the new DNS records to become active.