To connect your domain name (like yourwebsite.com) to your hosting account with FoundationF1rst, you need to update its Nameservers. This tells the internet where to find your website’s files and services on our servers.
It’s a simple, one-time process, and we’re here to guide you through it.
Our Nameservers
When you sign up for hosting with FoundationF1rst, you will use our dedicated nameservers. These are:
ns1.foundationf1rst.comns2.foundationf1rst.com
You will need to enter these two nameservers into your domain registrar’s control panel.
How to Update Your Domain’s Nameservers
The exact steps might vary slightly depending on where you registered your domain (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, Hostinger, etc.), but the general process is the same:
- Log In to Your Domain Registrar:
- Go to the website where you purchased your domain name.
- Log in to your account.
- Navigate to Domain Management:
- Look for a section like “My Domains,” “Domain List,” “Domain Management,” or “DNS Management.”
- Select the specific domain name you want to point to FoundationF1rst.
- Find Nameserver Settings:
- Within your domain’s settings, look for an option related to “Nameservers,” “DNS,” “Manage Nameservers,” or “Change Nameservers.”
- You might see options like “Use default nameservers,” “Use custom nameservers,” or “Enter custom DNS.” Choose the option to use custom nameservers.
- Enter Our Nameservers:
- You will typically find two or more empty fields (e.g., “Nameserver 1,” “Nameserver 2”).
- Enter our primary nameserver in the first field:
ns1.foundationf1rst.com - Enter our secondary nameserver in the second field:
ns2.foundationf1rst.com - (If there are more fields, leave them empty or use the provided ones if you wish to add more later, though two are sufficient.)
- Save Your Changes:
- Click “Save,” “Update,” “Apply Changes,” or a similar button to confirm your new nameserver settings.
What Happens Next? (Propagation Time)
After you update your nameservers, it takes some time for these changes to take effect across the entire internet. This process is called DNS propagation.
- It can take anywhere from 1 to 24 hours for the changes to fully propagate worldwide. In some rare cases, it might take up to 48 hours.
- During this time, your website might be accessible from some locations but not others. Please be patient, and avoid making further changes during this period.
Once propagation is complete, your domain will successfully point to your hosting account with FoundationF1rst, and your website will become live!
If you encounter any issues or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team. We’re here to help!