How to Setup DNS and Connect Your Domain
What this means
DNS is like a phonebook for internet names. It tells your domain where your website lives.
Before you start
Quick check
Domain setup helper
Do you already have a domain name?
Step-by-step
Visual diagrams
DNS setup flow
flowchart LR A[Add domain in Azonova] --> B[Copy DNS records] B --> C[Paste in registrar DNS panel] C --> D[Wait propagation] D --> E[Refresh status in Azonova] E --> F[Domain active]
Provider-specific click paths
| Provider | Where to click | Open DNS panel | Simple tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoDaddy | My Products -> Domains -> DNS -> Add record -> Save. | Open DNS panel | Use DNS only mode if proxy option is present. |
| Namecheap | Domain List -> Manage -> Advanced DNS -> Add new record -> Save all changes. | Open DNS panel | Check Host field carefully (wrong host is common issue). |
| Cloudflare | Open your domain -> DNS -> Add record -> Save. | Open DNS panel | After domain becomes active, you can review proxy settings. |
| Hostinger | Domains -> DNS / Zone Editor -> Add new record -> Save. | Open DNS panel | Delete conflicting old records if needed. |
| Squarespace Domains | Domains -> DNS Settings -> Add custom records -> Save. | Open DNS panel | Google Domains moved here, so old Google Domains users can follow this. |
| Name.com | My Domains -> Manage DNS -> Add record -> Save. | Open DNS panel | Wait and refresh status after save. |
| BigRock | Manage Domain -> DNS Management -> Add DNS record -> Save. | Open DNS panel | Double-check record type (CNAME vs A) before saving. |