# How to connect a domain to your hosting

> Canonical: https://jethost.com/kb/how-to-connect-a-domain-to-your-hosting/ · Last modified: 2026-09-08T11:02:21+00:00

Connecting a domain to your hosting tells the internet to load your website and email from your JetHost hosting account. The new **DNS Manager** makes this a one‑click step with the **Connect to hosting** button. It points your nameservers to JetHost and sets up the DNS zone for you.

## Before you start

You need an active JetHost hosting account and a domain in your account. If you do not have hosting yet, you can order it during this process or on the [hosting plans](https://jethost.com/web-hosting/) page.

## Connect a domain registered at JetHost

1. Log in to your [JetHost Client Area](https://jethost.com/kb/how-to-log-in-to-the-client-area-at-jethost/), go to **My Domains** and click your domain.
2. Open the **DNS Manager** and click **Connect to hosting** in the top‑right corner.
3. On the **Add Domain to Hosting** page, choose one of your hosting accounts under **Your Hosting Accounts**, or click **Order New Hosting** if you do not have a plan yet.
4. Tick **I understand my nameservers will change**, then click **Connect domain**.

Connecting points your nameservers to JetHost hosting. The current DNS zone may need records re‑created in cPanel, and propagation can take up to **24–48 hours**. Once complete, your domain resolves to your hosting and the full DNS zone (A, MX, CNAME, TXT and more) appears in the **Records** tab.

## Connect a domain registered elsewhere

If your domain is registered with another company (for example GoDaddy or Namecheap), you cannot change its nameservers from JetHost. Instead, find your JetHost nameservers (see [Where to find JetHost nameservers](https://jethost.com/kb/where-to-find-jethost-nameservers/)), then log in to your registrar and set those nameservers on the domain. After propagation, your domain will use JetHost hosting.

## Reverting to default DNS

If you need to move the domain off JetHost hosting DNS, open the DNS Manager and click **Change to Default Domain DNS** in the top‑right corner, or edit the nameservers on the **Nameservers** tab.

## JetHost Experts Tip

If you already had custom DNS records (for email or other services) before connecting, note them down first. Connecting builds a fresh hosting zone, so any custom records may need to be re‑added in the **Records** tab afterwards.

## Need more help?

If the domain does not connect or your site is not loading after 48 hours, open a ticket through **Client Area → Support Tickets** and our team will check the configuration.