I need information about hosting and domains please.?

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I have been online for years but am still confused when it comes to domains, hosting and transfers. Here is my issue. I purchased domains from one provider, but found a hosting site that I preferred for my websites. I was told to add the domain names to my account then  change the nameservers. I did that but I am still not able to access the names to start building a website. I don't even know what questions to ask next. I would be so grateful  for some good info in plain words for a web dope like me.

Dave, the IT guy · Accepted Answer

So if you registered the domain through a company and then updated the nameservers to point to your new hosts DNS servers, then that is all you should have to do.  It can take 24 hours or more for name changes to take effect so this might be the problem you're experiencing.  You'd need to post a lot more in order to further diagnose (the domain, the new nameservers you need to use, etc).

Anonymous · Answer

If you're sure that you've updated the nameservers (IP address of you're hosts server) on you're domain name registrar to you're new web host then wait for up to 48 hours, usually less than that, for the DNS to fully propagate.  You might want to check the following resources to give you a full understanding.

Oulee · Answer

I would guess the dns has not resolved yet, may take up to 48hrs. Your hosting provider should be able to help with any issues.

Anonymous · Answer

you can transfer domains, or change the domain DNS without transfer.

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