{"id":8204,"date":"2023-03-13T23:18:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=8204"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:18:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:18:12","slug":"unlock-the-secrets-of-domain-pointing-for-your-wordpress-site-the-ultimate-guide-you-dont-want-to-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-domain-pointing-for-your-wordpress-site-the-ultimate-guide-you-dont-want-to-miss\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unlock the Secrets of Domain Pointing for Your WordPress Site &#8211; The Ultimate Guide You Don&#8217;t Want to Miss!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6787607cb8547\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-domain-pointing-for-your-wordpress-site-the-ultimate-guide-you-dont-want-to-miss\/#What_Does_It_Mean_to_%E2%80%9CPoint%E2%80%9D_Your_Domain_to_Your_WordPress_Site\" title=\"What Does It Mean to \u201cPoint\u201d Your Domain to Your WordPress Site?\">What Does It Mean to \u201cPoint\u201d Your Domain to Your WordPress Site?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-domain-pointing-for-your-wordpress-site-the-ultimate-guide-you-dont-want-to-miss\/#Step_1_Find_Your_Server%E2%80%99s_IP_Address\" title=\"Step 1: Find Your Server\u2019s IP Address\">Step 1: Find Your Server\u2019s IP Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-domain-pointing-for-your-wordpress-site-the-ultimate-guide-you-dont-want-to-miss\/#Step_2_Access_Your_Domain_Registrar_Account\" title=\"Step 2: Access Your Domain Registrar Account\">Step 2: Access Your Domain Registrar Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-domain-pointing-for-your-wordpress-site-the-ultimate-guide-you-dont-want-to-miss\/#Step_3_Find_DNS_Settings\" title=\"Step 3: Find DNS Settings\">Step 3: Find DNS Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-domain-pointing-for-your-wordpress-site-the-ultimate-guide-you-dont-want-to-miss\/#Step_4_Change_DNS_Settings\" title=\"Step 4: Change DNS Settings\">Step 4: Change DNS Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-domain-pointing-for-your-wordpress-site-the-ultimate-guide-you-dont-want-to-miss\/#Step_5_Wait_For_Propagation\" title=\"Step 5: Wait For Propagation\">Step 5: Wait For Propagation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-domain-pointing-for-your-wordpress-site-the-ultimate-guide-you-dont-want-to-miss\/#Step_6_Verify_Your_Domain_Is_Pointed_to_Your_WordPress_Site\" title=\"Step 6: Verify Your Domain Is Pointed to Your WordPress Site\">Step 6: Verify Your Domain Is Pointed to Your WordPress Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-domain-pointing-for-your-wordpress-site-the-ultimate-guide-you-dont-want-to-miss\/#Congratulations_You%E2%80%99ve_Pointed_Your_Domain_to_Your_WordPress_Site\" title=\"Congratulations, You\u2019ve Pointed Your Domain to Your WordPress Site!\">Congratulations, You\u2019ve Pointed Your Domain to Your WordPress Site!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pointing_Your_Domain_to_Your_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>Pointing Your Domain to Your WordPress Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Ready to get your website up and running quickly and efficiently? The process of pointing your domain to your WordPress site is simple and straightforward! In this article, we\u2019ll guide you through the process step by step.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Domains\"><\/span>Understanding Domains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we get started, let\u2019s go over what a domain is and how it works. Your domain is the unique identifier for your website that people type into their web browser to access your site. It\u2019s like the online equivalent of a physical address.<\/p>\n<p>Domains are made up of two components: the name and the extension (for example, \u201cgoogle.com\u201d). You\u2019ll need to purchase a domain from a registrar, a company that deals with domain sales and management.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_It_Mean_to_%E2%80%9CPoint%E2%80%9D_Your_Domain_to_Your_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>What Does It Mean to \u201cPoint\u201d Your Domain to Your WordPress Site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you \u201cpoint\u201d your domain to your WordPress site, you\u2019re telling your registrar where your website is located. Your WordPress site is hosted on a web server that has a unique IP address to identify it. By associating your domain name with your server\u2019s IP address, you make it possible to access your site with ease.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Find_Your_Server%E2%80%99s_IP_Address\"><\/span>Step 1: Find Your Server\u2019s IP Address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Log in to your web host account and find your server\u2019s IP address. Contact your web host customer support if you need assistance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Access_Your_Domain_Registrar_Account\"><\/span>Step 2: Access Your Domain Registrar Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Log in to the account where you purchased your domain.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Find_DNS_Settings\"><\/span>Step 3: Find DNS Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Look for DNS settings in your domain registrar account. They may be located in different places depending on your registrar. Common places include the dashboard, settings, or control panel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Change_DNS_Settings\"><\/span>Step 4: Change DNS Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Select the option to change DNS settings and enter your server\u2019s IP address in the A record section. In the CNAME record section, enter your domain name. Save the changes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Wait_For_Propagation\"><\/span>Step 5: Wait For Propagation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wait for the changes to propagate. This can take a few minutes to a few days. During this time, your website may be temporarily inaccessible or show an error message.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Verify_Your_Domain_Is_Pointed_to_Your_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>Step 6: Verify Your Domain Is Pointed to Your WordPress Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Type your domain name into your web browser and hit enter. Your website should load without any problems if everything has been set up correctly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Congratulations_You%E2%80%99ve_Pointed_Your_Domain_to_Your_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>Congratulations, You\u2019ve Pointed Your Domain to Your WordPress Site!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Patience is key during the propagation process. If you encounter any issues, double-check your DNS settings to make sure your server\u2019s IP address is entered correctly in the A record section. With a little effort, your website will be up and running in no time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pointing Your Domain to Your WordPress Site Ready to get your website up and running quickly and efficiently? 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