How to Point Your Domain to a New WordPress Host (DNS Guide)
Point domain to new host wordpress
Updated: December 28, 2025 • Use this as a practical workflow. Provider dashboards change—adapt the steps to your UI.
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Two ways to connect a domain
- Option A: Change nameservers (host manages DNS).
- Option B: Keep DNS at registrar and update records (A/CNAME).
Option A: Nameservers
- Find nameservers in your hosting dashboard.
- Set them at your domain registrar.
- Wait for propagation and verify.
Option B: A/CNAME records
- Get your new server IP (A record) or target (CNAME).
- Update @ and www records.
- Remove conflicting records to avoid surprises.
Cutover checklist
- Lower TTL before changes (optional).
- Check SSL after DNS updates.
- Verify email DNS records if you use third-party email.
Next steps
- True Cost Calculator (avoid billing surprises)
- Core Web Vitals checklist (speed basics)
- WordPress backups best practices
- Best WordPress hosting for X