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How to connect your domain and update DNS records

STEP BY STEP Connect domain to Yogi's VPS

DNS Nameservers and records

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Your domain is the entry point to your website. DNS (Domain Name System) tells browsers which server to reach when someone types your URL. This guide walks you through the safest ways to connect your domain to Yogi's VPS and update DNS records.

Every registrar has a slightly different screen, but the steps are always the same. You choose how you want to connect, update a few records, then verify that your site loads over HTTPS on the new server.

Option 1: Point nameservers to Yogi's VPS. Option 2: Keep DNS where it is and update A and CNAME records only.

Your domain pointing to DNS then to Yogi's VPS server diagram

What you need before you start

You can connect your domain in a single session if you gather a few key details in advance.

Logins and account access

Login details for your domain registrar (for example GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, Google Domains transfer, or similar).
Access to any external DNS provider if it is separate from your registrar.
Access to your email provider (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or other) if you use custom email.

Information from Yogi's VPS

Your server IP address and recommended DNS values from your welcome or onboarding email.
Nameservers to use if you want to move DNS entirely to Yogi's VPS or your hosting control panel.
Confirmation about which domain is primary (with www or without).

Step 1: Choose how you want to connect your domain

There are two main ways to connect your domain to Yogi's VPS. The right option depends on whether you want us to manage all DNS or keep your current DNS provider in place.

Option 1: Point nameservers to Yogi's VPS

You change your domain's nameservers to the ones we provide. After that, DNS records live on our side.

Simpler long term if we are your main technical partner.
Fast to update records for subdomains, staging sites, and new services.
Works best if you do not rely on complex existing DNS setups.

Option 2: Keep current DNS and update records only

You leave nameservers where they are and only change a few key records (usually A and CNAME) so that the domain points to our server.

Good if you already use Cloudflare or another managed DNS provider.
Lets you keep existing records for email and other services untouched.
Gives your internal team or IT vendor more direct control over DNS.

Tip: If you are not sure which method to use, send us a screenshot of your current DNS screen. We will confirm the simplest option and provide exact values to paste in.

Step 2: Update nameservers (Option 1)

Use this path if you decided to point nameservers to Yogi's VPS. After you change nameservers, allow some time for DNS to propagate around the world.

Checklist: Change nameservers at your registrar

Log in to your domain registrar and locate the "Nameservers" or "DNS" section for your domain.
Switch from "Default" or "Registry" nameservers to "Custom nameservers".
Enter the nameserver values provided in your Yogi's VPS welcome email.
Save changes and confirm there are no validation errors.

Important: Nameserver changes can take anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours to fully propagate. During this window some visitors may still see the old host while others see the new one. We monitor this if you share your domain details with us.

Step 2: Update A and CNAME records (Option 2)

Use this path if you want to keep DNS where it is (for example Cloudflare or your registrar DNS) and only point your website traffic to Yogi's VPS.

Checklist: Update key DNS records

Locate your DNS zone editor or DNS management area for the domain.
Find the A record for the root domain (usually the line where "Name" is @ or your bare domain).
Edit that A record to use your Yogi's VPS server IP address.
Find the record that handles www (often a CNAME pointing to your root domain) and confirm it still points correctly.

If your DNS setup includes many records, do not remove items you do not recognize. Focus only on the records that affect the website (A and CNAME for the root and www hostnames).

Tip: Before you change an A record, take a quick screenshot or copy the old IP into a note. If you need to roll back for any reason you will have the original value ready.

Step 3: Verify DNS and HTTPS are working

After you update nameservers or records, you want to confirm that your domain is resolving to the new server and that HTTPS is in place.

Checklist: Confirm DNS and SSL

Visit your domain in a private or incognito browser window and refresh a few times.
Check that the site looks like the version on Yogi's VPS (not the old host).
Confirm you see the padlock icon in the address bar and that the URL starts with https.
Ask us to confirm that an SSL certificate is installed and auto renewing on our side.

Common DNS problems and quick fixes

If something does not look right after a DNS change, it is usually one of a few common issues. Here is a quick guide to help you describe the problem and fix it faster.

Site shows old host or random errors

DNS may still be propagating. Try a different device or mobile connection.
Browser cache may be serving an old copy. Try a private window or another browser.
Confirm the A record truly points to the Yogi's VPS IP address.

Email stops working after changes

MX records might have been changed or removed.
Compare current MX records with your email provider's official values.
Restore the correct MX values and give it some time to settle.

Browser warning about insecure site

SSL may not be installed yet or may not be applied to your domain.
Ask us to confirm that HTTPS is enabled and that redirects are in place.
Make sure you access the site at https, not http, when you test.