How to point domain name to cloud hosting in 1and1.co.uk
The following tutorial is useful if your domain name is registered with 1and1 or with another provider and you have your web files up in 1&1 cloud server. Essentially you have to do two things to make it happen. Step1 . Go to your cloud hosting and assign domain name. As in the image, use the 'Assign URL' button in the cloud control panel. Step 2 . This involves copying external IP address from the cloud control panel and paste it into the A-record (A Records are the most basic type of DNS record and are used to point a domain or subdomain to an IP address.) 2.1. You will see the External IP address immediately below the 'Assign URL' button in the cloud control panel. Copy it. 2.2. Go to the control panel of your domain name. This may be either in 1and1 or in anoter company like goDaddy or 123-reg. Adjacent to your domain name, you will see options to manipulate domain name. The image shows that of 1and1. You will find 'Destination' and click ...