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Using a domain registered at 123 Reg

Follow these simple steps to point your 123 Reg domain to your website

Elisa Sarmiento avatar
Written by Elisa Sarmiento
Updated over 4 months ago

Domain registered at 123 Reg

  1. Log in to the 123 Reg Control Panel:

    • Visit 123-reg.co.uk and click on "Control Panel" at the top right corner.

    • Enter your username and password to access your account.

  2. Access DNS Management:

    • In the "Domains" section, select the domain you wish to modify from the dropdown menu and click "Manage"

    • Click on "Manage DNS" to access the DNS settings.

    • Navigate to the "Advanced DNS" tab to view and edit DNS records.

    • Modify the:

      1. A Record:

        • Locate the existing A Record for your domain, typically represented by the "@" symbol or left blank.

        • If an A Record exists, click "Edit" next to it.

        • Update the Destination/Target field to: 109.105.219.109 (Zarla’s IP address).

      2. 'www' CNAME Record:

        • Locate the CNAME Record for the "www" subdomain.

        • If a CNAME Record exists for "www", click "Edit" next to it.

        • Update the Destination CNAME field to: custom.zarlasites.com.

    • If no Record exists, add a new one with the following details:

      • A record:

        • Type: A

        • Host Name: @ (or leave blank)

        • Destination/Target: 109.105.219.109

        • Click "Add" or "Save" to apply the changes.

      • CNAME record:

        • Type: CNAME

        • Host Name: www

        • Destination CNAME: custom.zarlasites.com

        • Click "Add" or "Save" to apply the changes.

  3. Remove Conflicting Records:

    1. Ensure there are no conflicting records that might interfere with the new settings.

    2. Delete any existing A Records for the "www" subdomain, as this can conflict with the new CNAME record.

    3. Similarly, ensure there are no conflicting CNAME records for the root domain ("@").

  4. Propagation Time:

    • Please note that DNS changes can take up to 24-48 hours to propagate globally.

For more detailed instructions, you can refer to 123 Reg's official guide on managing DNS records: Domain Name System (DNS) Management Guide - 123 Reg

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to contact 123 Reg's support team or refer to their knowledge base for additional guidance.

For a visual guide, you might find this Youtube tutorial.

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