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After registering a domain name, you can point it to your VPS to make your server accessible via a custom domain.
Prerequisites
  • A VPS with OnetSolutions
  • A registered domain name
  • Access to your domain’s DNS settings

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DNS Configuration

1

Activate DNS Zone

Activate the DNS zone of your domain through your domain registrar or DNS provider. Wait for the zone to be fully activated.
2

Get your VPS IP address

Find your VPS IP address in the OnetSolutions control panel under your VPS management interface.
3

Create A Record

Create an A record to point your domain to your VPS:
  • Type: A
  • Host/Name: @ (or leave blank)
  • Value: Your VPS IP address
4

Create www CNAME (optional)

Create a CNAME record for the www subdomain:
  • Type: CNAME
  • Host/Name: www
  • Value: yourdomain.com

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Email Configuration (Optional)

If you plan to host email on your VPS, add these additional records:

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DNS Propagation

DNS changes can take up to 24-48 hours to propagate globally. During this time, some users may see the old configuration while others see the new one.

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Verification

After DNS propagation, verify your configuration: