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Point a domain to WordPress (self-hosted)

Update nameservers or A records to point a registrar domain at your WordPress host.

6 min read intermediateUpdated Apr 12, 2025
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Reviewed by the editorial team · Apr 12, 2025

Step by step

  1. 01

    Get your host's IP or nameservers

    From your hosting control panel (cPanel, Plesk, SiteGround, Kinsta).

  2. 02

    Update DNS at the registrar

    Either change nameservers OR add an A record for @ and CNAME for www.

  3. 03

    Add the domain in your host

    Most hosts need you to 'Add Domain' in the panel before requests resolve.

  4. 04

    Force HTTPS

    Install a free Let's Encrypt SSL from your host, then enable 'Force HTTPS'.

  5. 05

    Update Site URL

    WP Admin → Settings → General — set both URLs to https://yourdomain.com.

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