How to manage DNS Zone on Hostinger?

If your domain is registered or is hosted by Hostinger, and your services, such as web hosting or email, are handled by MilesWeb, it becomes necessary to manage DNS zone records. Correct DNS configuration also allows your website to reach the right server or platform, with no disruption and no downtime on emails.

The given guide tells you how to access and edit DNS records specifically in the Hostinger control panel.

Prerequisites

Now, before you proceed:

1. Ensure that the nameservers your domain uses (e.g., ns1.dns-parking.com, ns2.dns-parking.com) belong to Hostinger.
2. In case you are referring nameservers to another place (e.g., MilesWeb), you will have to manage DNS there.
3. Prepare your DNS records in MilesWeb that you want to input.

How to Create DNS Records in Hostinger- step by step

Step 1: Log in to the Hostinger hPanel

• Visit the client dashboard of Hostinger
• Log in with Hostinger credentials.

Step 2: Your Domain Selection

• On the dashboard, select Rangefinders on Domains.
• Select the department you desire to establish.

Step 3: Open DNS Zone Editor

• Visit DNS / Nameservers in the domain panel and tap it.
• Next, use the option of Manage DNS Records or DNS Zone Editor.

Step 4: Edit or add DNS Records

• In order to Modify an Existing record:
  • Determine the record kind (A, MX, CNAME, TXT).
  • Click Edit.
• Modify the required ones (Name, TTL, Target/IP)
  • Save changes.
• To Insert a New Record:
  • Click Add Record.
  • Select the record type drop-down.
  • Enter host (i.e., @, www, or subdomain).
  • Enter the corresponding thing of MilesWeb (e.g., an IP address or mail server).
  • TTL (in most cases you can set it to default)
  • Click Add.

Tips and Warnings with DNS Configuration

1. Do not make deletions of important records unless you can be certain of the consequences.
2. It may require DNS changes to propagate across the globe, even up to 48 hours.
3. To verify the propagation of DNS, you should use the online DNS Checkers.
4. Everything should be pointed to your Hostinger nameservers and without pointing to the nameservers, the DNS Zone Editor will be non-functioning.

How to connect a Hostinger domain with MilesWeb?

Worried about adding records or not sure how to get your Hostinger domain to your MilesWeb hosting or mail servers, our professional support staff is on hand night and day. If you have a problem, please contact us through Live Chat, Email, or Support Tickets, we would be glad to provide specific guidance!