Knowledge Base

How to Point a Domain to VDS Server

To point a domain to a VDS, the root A record normally resolves to the VDS public IPv4 address. The web server must also be configured to serve that hostname.

Find the VDS IP

When working with find the vds ip, first identify the active registrar, authoritative DNS provider and hosting/server environment. Record the existing configuration before making changes, avoid deleting records used by live web or email services, and verify DNS resolution and the application separately after the change.

A and www Records

When working with a and www records, first identify the active registrar, authoritative DNS provider and hosting/server environment. Record the existing configuration before making changes, avoid deleting records used by live web or email services, and verify DNS resolution and the application separately after the change.

Web Server Configuration

When working with web server configuration, first identify the active registrar, authoritative DNS provider and hosting/server environment. Record the existing configuration before making changes, avoid deleting records used by live web or email services, and verify DNS resolution and the application separately after the change.

Ports 80 and 443

When working with ports 80 and 443, first identify the active registrar, authoritative DNS provider and hosting/server environment. Record the existing configuration before making changes, avoid deleting records used by live web or email services, and verify DNS resolution and the application separately after the change.

SSL

When working with ssl, first identify the active registrar, authoritative DNS provider and hosting/server environment. Record the existing configuration before making changes, avoid deleting records used by live web or email services, and verify DNS resolution and the application separately after the change.

Frequently Asked Questions

If a domain or DNS change is not visible immediately, check TTL and resolver caching. Transfer, renewal and lifecycle rules can vary by TLD, registry and registrar, so verify the provider's current policy before a critical operation.

Conclusion

Successful domain management requires registration data, DNS and hosting to remain consistent. When managing domains with İde Bilişim, document the current configuration before changes and verify web and email services afterward.