How to Point a Domain to Your GoDaddy Hosting Account: A Comprehensive Guide

Pointing a domain to your hosting account on GoDaddy involves a series of straightforward steps. This guide will walk you through the process of updating your domain's DNS settings to ensure your website is accessible via your domain name.

Step 1: Find Your Hosting Account’s Nameservers

To begin, you need to log in to your GoDaddy account and navigate to the hosting account details. Here are the specific steps:

Visit the GoDaddy website and log in using your username and password. After logging in, you should be taken to the GoDaddy dashboard. If not, click on your profile icon or username and select Domains. Navigate to the My Products section and locate your hosting account. Within the hosting account details, find the nameservers provided by GoDaddy. They typically look like and

Step 2: Update Your Domain’s DNS Settings

Next, you need to update the DNS settings of your domain to point to your hosting account's nameservers:

Go to the Domain Management page by clicking on your domain name in the Domains section. Scroll down to find the DNS or Manage DNS option and click on it. In the DNS management page, locate the Nameservers section and click on Change or Edit to update the nameservers. Select Custom and enter the nameservers provided by GoDaddy for your hosting account. Click Save or OK to apply the changes.

Step 3: Verify the Changes

After updating the DNS settings, it can take up to 48 hours for the changes to propagate. Monitoring the following steps can help ensure everything is working correctly:

Use online tools like or to check if your new nameservers are active. Access your website using your domain name to verify that it is now correctly pointing to your hosting account. Check the DNS records associated with your domain using online lookup tools to confirm they match your hosting provider's settings.

Step 4: Additional Configuration (If Necessary)

If you have specific records like A records, CNAME records, or other DNS settings that need to be set up for subdomains or services such as email, make sure to add them in the DNS settings:

Go back to the DNS management page and look for additional Records. Follow the instructions provided to add and configure these DNS records as needed. Save your changes once everything is configured correctly.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the process, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

Double-check that the nameservers you entered are correct and exact. Ensure you have allowed sufficient time for the DNS changes to propagate (up to 48 hours). Contact GoDaddy support if the problem persists.

By following these steps, your domain should successfully point to your GoDaddy hosting account. If you have any specific issues or questions, feel free to consult the official GoDaddy documentation or contact their support team.