Introduction: Greetings, hosting enthusiasts! Today, we’re unraveling the intricacies of fully integrating your domain with a Virtual Private Server (VPS) through ClientVPS. This comprehensive guide goes beyond the basics, exploring how to set up wildcard DNS for effortless subdomain management. Let’s dive into the steps to ensure a smooth connection between your domain and ClientVPS.
Step 1: Accessing Your Domain Registrar Account (ClientVPS) Log in to your ClientVPS account and navigate to the domain management or DNS settings section. This is where the magic happens – configuring the settings to seamlessly connect your domain to your VPS.
Step 2: Configuring Nameservers Ensure that your domain is utilizing the following Public nameservers:
ns1.openprovider.nl
ns2.openprovider.be
ns3.openprovider.euSave your changes to solidify the update.
Step 3: Setting Up Wildcard DNS To simplify subdomain management, it’s time to configure wildcard DNS. In the A records section of ClientVPS, use the hostname “*” (asterisk) and assign its IP address to your VPS. This wildcard entry allows any subdomain to automatically link to your VPS.
Step 4: Adding Additional Subdomains For specific subdomains, create individual A records with desired subdomain names (e.g., blog, shop, etc.) and set their corresponding IP addresses to your VPS. This ensures a precise connection for each subdomain to your hosting environment.
Step 5: Verifying and Propagation Monitor DNS propagation using a tool like “DNS Propagation Checker.” Once complete, your domain and its subdomains should be fully connected to your ClientVPS.
Step 6: Testing the Connection Visit your domain and various subdomains in a web browser to confirm their successful connection to your VPS. Ensure each subdomain displays the intended content or defaults to your ClientVPS hosting provider’s page.
Conclusion: Congratulations! You’ve successfully configured your domain, establishing a robust connection to your VPS through ClientVPS. By implementing wildcard DNS and specifying subdomains, you’ve created a versatile hosting environment. For more hosting insights and tips, stay tuned. Happy hosting with ClientVPS!