🌐 How to Connect a Domain to a Server via A Records

If you're not using Cloudflare and want to connect your domain directly to your server, you only need to set up correct A records. This will link your domain name to your VPS or dedicated server IP address. In this guide, we explain how to configure A records at your domain registrar, what to check, and how to speed up delegation.

📋 What is an A Record?

• 🔗 An A record (Address Record) is a DNS record that points a domain to an IP address.
• 🔍 Typically, records are created for @ (root) and www.
• 📡 Example: example.com → 192.0.2.10

🔧 Step 1: Find Your Server's IP Address

In the Bit.Hosting panel, your IP address is shown in the service details or in the email sent after your VPS/server activation.

🌍 Step 2: Go to Your Registrar's DNS Zone

• 🧭 Log into your domain registrar (e.g., Reg.ru, GoDaddy, Namecheap)
• 📁 Find the “DNS Management” or “Zone Editor” section
• ➕ Create the following A records:

@      A      192.0.2.10  
www    A      192.0.2.10
  

⏳ Step 3: Wait for DNS Propagation

Changes usually take effect within 5–15 minutes, but may take up to 24 hours depending on TTL and DNS caching by ISPs.

🔍 Step 4: Verify DNS Delegation

• 🧪 Use the command: ping example.com
• 🔎 Check A record: dig +short example.com or nslookup example.com
• 🌐 Online tool: Google Dig Tool

📌 Tips from Bit.Hosting

• 🔐 Make sure your server is configured to accept HTTP/HTTPS requests for the domain
• 📁 If you're using a control panel (ISPmanager, Vesta, etc.) — add the domain manually
• 🔁 Don’t use old NS records and Cloudflare at the same time — only one DNS source should be active
• 📉 “Server IP address could not be found” means your A record is missing or not yet propagated
• 🧯 When changing hosting providers, always update A records to the new IP