Pointing your domain at Vastrox is how visitors reach your site by name instead of by IP address. There are two ways to do it. Pick one; you do not need both.
Option A: Change the A record (most common)
Best when you want to keep managing DNS at your current registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare and so on).
- Find your server's IP address in your Vastrox dashboard.
- Log in to wherever your domain's DNS is managed.
- Edit the A record for
@(the root domain) to point at your server IP. - Add an A record for
wwwto the same IP, or a CNAME forwwwto your root domain. - Save.
Option B: Use Vastrox nameservers
Best when you want Vastrox to handle all DNS for the domain.
- Copy the nameservers shown in your dashboard (they look like
ns1.vastrox.com). - At your registrar, replace the existing nameservers with those.
- Save.
Use one method, not both. If you switch nameservers, manage records inside Vastrox. If you keep your registrar's nameservers, manage records there.
How long does it take?
DNS changes are not instant. They usually apply within 30 minutes to a few hours, and can take up to 24 to 48 hours to update everywhere in the world. This delay is called propagation and it is normal.
Checklist while you wait
- Lower the record's TTL before making changes if you can; a lower TTL means faster updates.
- Track progress with an online DNS propagation checker.
- Clear your local DNS cache, or test from your phone on mobile data to see the new result sooner.
FAQ
Why does my site still show the old host?
Propagation. Your computer or network is still using a cached answer. Wait, or test from a different network.
A record or nameservers, which should I use?
Use an A record to keep DNS at your registrar. Use Vastrox nameservers if you want us to manage DNS for you.
Do I need a www record?
Yes. Add www (an A record or a CNAME) so both example.com and www.example.com work.
Stuck on propagation? Contact support and we will confirm your records are correct.