Register a Domain at miHosting and Host It Elsewhere
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Introduction
Registering a domain and hosting the website are two related decisions, but they do not have to be made on the same site. You can register the domain with a company and use it with a different hosting.
Domain and hosting are not the same
The domain is the name your visitors type, such as tudominio.com. Hosting is the service where the files, databases and applications of your website live.
Where you can host an already registered domain
You have several options:
- Use it with shared hosting.
- Point it to a VPS or dedicated server.
- Connect it to an online store or external platform.
- Use it only for mail or redirects.
How to connect it to the chosen accommodation
- Hire the service where you want to publish the website.
- Obtain the DNS or records provided by that provider.
- Access domain management.
- Change the DNS servers or DNS zone, as appropriate.
- Wait for the spread.
Common problems
The domain is already registered but the website does not load
It usually happens because the domain is not yet pointing to the correct hosting or the propagation has not finished.
Can I change hosting later?
Yes. The domain can remain the same even if you move the website to another provider.
Frequently asked questions
Is it mandatory to register the domain where I am going to host the website?
No. You can separate them without problem.
Which option is usually more comfortable for a beginner?
Having a well-coordinated domain and hosting simplifies support, although technically it is not mandatory that they be in the same company.
Conclusion
You can register the domain on one site and host it on another. The important thing is that the domain points correctly to the service where you are going to publish the website or manage email.