To make your website live, your domain must be connected to ecHOST servers.
This guide explains how to point your domain correctly, whether your domain is registered with ecHOST or an external provider.

🌐 What Does “Connecting a Domain” Mean?

Connecting a domain means telling the internet where your website is hosted.
This is done by updating DNS or nameserver settings.

Once connected:
✔ Your website becomes accessible
✔ Email services start working
✔ SSL can be activated

🟢 Option 1: Domain Registered with ecHOST (Automatic Setup)

If you registered your domain with ecHOST:

• The domain is automatically connected

• No manual DNS or nameserver changes are required

👉 You can directly proceed to:

• Install WordPress

• Create email accounts

• Enable SSL

🔵 Option 2: Connecting a Domain from an External Provider

If your domain is registered elsewhere (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, etc.), follow the steps below.

🔹 Method 1: Point Domain Using ecHOST Nameservers (Recommended)

✅ Step 1: Get ecHOST Nameservers

You will receive ecHOST nameservers in your welcome email or Client Area, such as:

• ns1.echosts.com

• ns2.echosts.com

(Example only – use actual ecHOST nameservers)

✅ Step 2: Update Nameservers at Your Domain Provider

1. Log in to your domain registrar

2. Go to DNS / Nameserver Settings

3. Choose Custom Nameservers

4. Replace existing nameservers with ecHOST nameservers

5. Save changes

✅ Step 3: Wait for DNS Propagation

• DNS changes take up to 24 hours

• Most domains update within 1–4 hours

✔ Once completed, your domain will point to ecHOST servers.

🔹 Method 2: Point Domain Using IP Address (Advanced Users)

This method is useful if you want to manage DNS externally.

Steps:

1. Log in to your domain provider

2. Go to DNS Management

3. Update the A Record:

   • Host: @

   • Points to: ecHOST server IP

4. Save changes

⚠️ Email and SSL setup may require additional DNS records.

🌍 Using External DNS Providers (Cloudflare, DigitalOcean, etc.)

You can use third-party DNS services while hosting with ecHOST.

🔹 Using Cloudflare

1. Add your domain to Cloudflare

2. Update Cloudflare nameservers at your domain registrar

3. Set A Record to the ecHOST server IP

4. Disable proxy (grey cloud) initially for testing

🔹 Using DigitalOcean DNS

1. Add your domain to DigitalOcean DNS

2. Create A Record pointing to ecHOST IP

3. Update nameservers at your registrar to DigitalOcean nameservers

📌 Important Notes

✔ Website may show “Not Secure” until SSL is enabled
✔ Email will not work until MX records are correct
✔ Avoid frequent DNS changes to prevent downtime

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does the domain connection take?
Up to 24 hours due to DNS propagation.

Q: My website is not loading after connecting the domain. Why?
DNS may still be propagating, or records may be incorrect.

Q: Should I use nameservers or the A record method?
Nameservers are recommended for beginners.