{"id":2272,"date":"2017-12-19T07:42:33","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T07:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/docs.creativegigs.net\/docs\/faster-documentation\/faqs\/how-to-paginate-a-post\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T10:21:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T10:21:59","slug":"how-do-i-point-my-domain-to-a-vps-or-external-ip","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/docs\/domain-faq\/dns-management\/how-do-i-point-my-domain-to-a-vps-or-external-ip\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Point My Domain to a VPS or External IP?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2272\" class=\"elementor elementor-2272\" data-elementor-post-type=\"docs\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7202fe86 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7202fe86\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e916e4b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e916e4b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-587552bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"587552bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Introduction<\/b><\/h2><p>Pointing your domain to a VPS or an external IP allows your website to resolve to a server you control outside your domain registrar\u2019s default hosting. By updating DNS settings properly, you can ensure your website traffic is directed to your VPS or external server without downtime.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dc21115 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7dc21115\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f50d78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32f50d78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Understanding Domain and VPS\/IP Mapping<\/b><\/h2><p>When a user types your domain name in a browser, DNS records determine which IP address to connect to. The\u00a0<strong>A record<\/strong>\u00a0(Address record) is primarily used to point your domain to an IP address. For email services, MX records may also need configuration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43aa542 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43aa542\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Prerequisites Before Updating DNS<br \/><\/b><\/h2><ul><li>You have access to your domain registrar\u2019s control panel.<\/li><li>You know your VPS or external server IP address.<\/li><li>Any firewall or server settings are configured to accept traffic from your domain.<\/li><li>(Optional) You have a backup of existing DNS records.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c18cc31 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c18cc31\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10f4e561 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10f4e561\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>How to Point Your Domain to a VPS or External IP<\/b><\/h2><h3>Step 1: Log in to Your Domain Control Panel<\/h3><p>Go to your domain registrar (e.g., BigCloudy, GoDaddy, Namecheap). Open the DNS Management section.<\/p><h3>Step 2: Update the A Record<\/h3><p>Locate your domain\u2019s A record. Edit the record or create a new one:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Host:<\/strong>\u00a0@ (represents your root domain)<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Points to:<\/strong>\u00a0Enter your VPS or external IP address<\/li><li><strong>TTL:<\/strong>\u00a0You can keep the default value or set it between\u00a0<strong>300 and 14400 seconds<\/strong>\u00a0to allow faster DNS propagation, then save your changes.<\/li><li>For\u00a0<strong>www<\/strong>, update or add a CNAME pointing to your root domain, or create another A record pointing to the same IP.<\/li><\/ul><table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><thead><tr style=\"text-align: left; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;\"><th style=\"padding: 10px;\">Name<\/th><th style=\"padding: 10px;\">TTL<\/th><th style=\"padding: 10px;\">Type<\/th><th style=\"padding: 10px;\">Address<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><td style=\"padding: 10px;\">domain.com<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px;\">14400<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px;\">A<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px;\">123.12.123.12<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><td style=\"padding: 10px;\">www.domain.com<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px;\">14400<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px;\">CNAME<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px;\">domain.com<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><td style=\"padding: 10px;\">www.domain.com<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px;\">14400<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px;\">A<\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px;\">123.12.123.13<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>Step 3: Check Nameservers<\/h3><p>Ensure your domain uses the correct nameservers. If using an external DNS provider, all records should be added there.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7592c031 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7592c031\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a066026 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a066026\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Verify DNS Changes<br \/><\/b><\/h2><p>After updating:<\/p><ul><li>Use DNS Checker to confirm your A record is pointing to the correct IP globally.<\/li><li>Allow up to 24\u201348 hours for full propagation.<\/li><li>Test your website on different networks or devices.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-725c7d45 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"725c7d45\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c7cbf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55c7cbf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Notes<\/b><\/h2><ul><li><strong>TTL:<\/strong>\u00a0Set low TTL (e.g., 300 seconds) for initial changes.<\/li><li><strong>Backup DNS:<\/strong>\u00a0Save current DNS records before updating.<\/li><li><strong>Email Services:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensure MX and SPF\/TXT records remain unchanged.<\/li><li><strong>Server Configuration:<\/strong>\u00a0Make sure your VPS or server accepts requests for your domain.<\/li><li><strong>Propagation:<\/strong>\u00a0Some users may still see old records temporarily.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-389b80ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"389b80ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConfirm your purchase by clicking <b>\u201cContinue\u201d<\/b> button.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d679fc3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d679fc3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-298d83c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"298d83c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><p>Pointing your domain to a VPS or external IP is a straightforward process if DNS records are updated correctly. By properly configuring the A record, checking nameservers, and monitoring propagation, your website can reliably resolve to your VPS or external server without downtime.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f348934 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f348934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Need Help?\n<\/b><\/h2>\nIf you require assistance at any point while using this guide, our\u00a0<b>Support Team<\/b>\u00a0is here to help:\n<ul>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4e7.svg\" alt=\"mail\" \/>\u00a0<b>Email:<\/b>\u00a0support@bigcloudy.com<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"website\" \/><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a57ef5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/contact-us\">\u00a0<b>Submit a support ticket<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-786b5460 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"786b5460\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-704ab9bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"704ab9bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-704ab9bf\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"704ab9bf\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-my-domain-to-point-to-the-new-ip\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1881\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How long does it take for my domain to point to the new IP?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1881\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-my-domain-to-point-to-the-new-ip\"><p>Typically 4\u201324 hours, depending on TTL and DNS propagation.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-i-point-my-domain-to-multiple-ips\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1882\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I point my domain to multiple IPs?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1882\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-point-my-domain-to-multiple-ips\"><p>Yes, by adding multiple A records. Traffic may be distributed via DNS round-robin.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"will-my-email-stop-working\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1883\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Will my email stop working?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1883\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"will-my-email-stop-working\"><p>Not if MX and related DNS records remain unchanged.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-can-i-verify-my-domain-is-pointing-correctly\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1884\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How can I verify my domain is pointing correctly?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1884\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"how-can-i-verify-my-domain-is-pointing-correctly\"><p>Use DNS Checker\u00a0to confirm your A record resolves to the correct IP.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Pointing your domain to a VPS or an external IP allows your website to resolve to a server you control outside your domain registrar\u2019s default hosting. By updating DNS settings properly, you can ensure your website traffic is directed to your VPS or external server without downtime. Understanding Domain and VPS\/IP Mapping When a user types your domain name in a browser, DNS records determine which IP address to connect to. The\u00a0A record\u00a0(Address record) is primarily used to point your domain to an IP address. For email services, MX records may also need configuration. Prerequisites Before Updating DNS You have access to your domain registrar\u2019s control panel. You know your VPS or external server IP address. Any firewall or server settings are configured to accept traffic from your domain. (Optional) You have a backup of existing DNS records. How to Point Your Domain to a VPS or External IP Step 1: Log in to Your Domain Control Panel Go to your domain registrar (e.g., BigCloudy, GoDaddy, Namecheap). Open the DNS Management section. Step 2: Update the A Record Locate your domain\u2019s A record. Edit the record or create a new one: Host:\u00a0@ (represents your root domain) Points to:\u00a0Enter your VPS or external IP address TTL:\u00a0You can keep the default value or set it between\u00a0300 and 14400 seconds\u00a0to allow faster DNS propagation, then save your changes. For\u00a0www, update or add a CNAME pointing to your root domain, or create another A record pointing to the same IP. Name TTL Type Address domain.com 14400 A 123.12.123.12 www.domain.com 14400 CNAME domain.com www.domain.com 14400 A 123.12.123.13 Step 3: Check Nameservers Ensure your domain uses the correct nameservers. If using an external DNS provider, all records should be added there. Verify DNS Changes After updating: Use DNS Checker to confirm your A record is pointing to the correct IP globally. Allow up to 24\u201348 hours for full propagation. Test your website on different networks or devices. Notes TTL:\u00a0Set low TTL (e.g., 300 seconds) for initial changes. Backup DNS:\u00a0Save current DNS records before updating. Email Services:\u00a0Ensure MX and SPF\/TXT records remain unchanged. Server Configuration:\u00a0Make sure your VPS or server accepts requests for your domain. Propagation:\u00a0Some users may still see old records temporarily. Confirm your purchase by clicking \u201cContinue\u201d button. Conclusion Pointing your domain to a VPS or external IP is a straightforward process if DNS records are updated correctly. By properly configuring the A record, checking nameservers, and monitoring propagation, your website can reliably resolve to your VPS or external server without downtime. Need Help? If you require assistance at any point while using this guide, our\u00a0Support Team\u00a0is here to help: \u00a0Email:\u00a0support@bigcloudy.com \u00a0Submit a support ticket FAQ How long does it take for my domain to point to the new IP? Typically 4\u201324 hours, depending on TTL and DNS propagation. Can I point my domain to multiple IPs? Yes, by adding multiple A records. Traffic may be distributed via DNS round-robin. Will my email stop working? Not if MX and related DNS records remain unchanged. How can I verify my domain is pointing correctly? 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