How to host your domain at miHosting

Introduction

If you already have a registered domain and want to use it with a hosting plan from miHosting.com, you do not need to transfer it. You can keep your domain with the provider where you bought it and simply point it to our servers.

This process consists of changing the domain’s DNS or nameservers. In other words, you tell the internet that when someone types your domain, the website should load from your hosting at miHosting.

In this guide, you will learn how to host your domain at miHosting step by step, what to review before making the change and how long it may take for your website to work correctly.

Steps to host your domain at miHosting

1. Order or activate your hosting plan

   Before changing the domain DNS, make sure you have an active hosting plan at miHosting.com.

   During the checkout process, choose an option similar to:

   “I will use my own domain and modify the nameservers.”

   This allows the service to be prepared to receive your domain even if it remains registered with another provider.

   If you do not yet have hosting, you can choose a professional hosting, free hosting, reseller hosting, VPS or dedicated server plan, depending on the type of project you want to host.

2. Access the panel where you registered your domain

   Log in to the provider where you purchased the domain and look for a section called:

   • DNS.
   • Nameservers.
   • Domain settings.
   • Domain management.

   The exact name may vary by provider, but it is normally found in the domain administration options.

3. Change the nameservers to miHosting

   Once you are inside the DNS or nameserver settings, remove the current nameservers and add the miHosting ones:

   ns1.mihosting.com
   ns2.mihosting.com

   Save the changes when you are done.

   This change tells the internet that your domain should look for website content, email and other associated services on miHosting servers.

   It is important to type the nameservers exactly as shown, with no extra spaces or spelling mistakes.

4. Wait for DNS propagation

   After saving the changes, the domain does not always start working immediately. The internet needs time to update the new information across different networks and providers.

   This process is called DNS propagation and normally takes between 2 and 24 hours. In some cases, it may take a little longer.

   During that time, it is normal that:

   • The website works in some places and not in others.
   • The domain loads intermittently.
   • Email takes time to stabilize if it also depends on the hosting.
   • You still see the previous site for a few hours.

5. Review your website and SSL certificate

   Once the domain points correctly to miHosting, check that your site loads properly using your domain.

   It is also a good idea to verify that the SSL certificate is active. SSL is the certificate that enables https:// and shows the security padlock in the browser.

   If the SSL certificate does not appear active immediately, wait for DNS propagation to finish and check again from your hosting panel. If you need help, our support team can guide you.

Useful tips

• Do not cancel your previous hosting immediately. If you already had a website or email accounts running on another service, wait until everything has been migrated and verified before cancelling the previous service. This helps avoid losing files, emails or databases.
• Create a backup before changing DNS. Before pointing the domain to miHosting, save a copy of website files, databases, important email accounts, custom DNS settings and MX, TXT, SPF, DKIM or DMARC records if you use external email.
• Check whether you use email with another provider. When you change the nameservers to miHosting, DNS management for the domain will move to our servers. If you use external email, you may need to configure its DNS records again in your hosting panel so email keeps working properly.
• Check DNS propagation. You can use DNS lookup tools to see whether your domain is already pointing to ns1.mihosting.com and ns2.mihosting.com. These tools show how the domain is updating in different locations around the world.
• You do not need to transfer the domain. Changing DNS does not mean transferring the domain. The domain will remain registered with your current provider, while the web hosting will be at miHosting.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to transfer my domain to miHosting to use the hosting

No. You can keep the domain with your current provider and only change the nameservers to the miHosting ones.

How long does it take for the domain to work after changing DNS

Normally between 2 and 24 hours. During that time, there may be intermittent behavior while DNS propagation completes.

Which DNS should I use to point my domain to miHosting

You should use these nameservers:

ns1.mihosting.com
ns2.mihosting.com

What happens to my email when I change DNS

If your email depends on the previous hosting or on an external provider, you should review the setup before changing DNS. You may need to recreate email accounts or add MX, SPF, DKIM or DMARC records in the new panel.

Can I use my domain with hosting, VPS or a dedicated server

Yes. You can point your domain to a shared hosting plan, reseller hosting, VPS or dedicated server at miHosting, depending on your project’s needs.

Conclusion

Hosting your domain at miHosting is simple: you only need an active plan, you change the domain nameservers and wait for DNS propagation to complete.

Always remember to use:

ns1.mihosting.com
ns2.mihosting.com

Before making the change, review your files, email and DNS configuration to avoid interruptions.

If you are unsure where to change DNS at the provider where your domain is registered, contact our support team. Tell us where the domain is registered and we will guide you step by step so it works correctly with your miHosting service.