How to Use Your Own Domain with Media Giant Hosting

So, you've got your own domain—good call! Now, let's get that bad boy working with your Media Giant Hosting account. Whether you bought your domain elsewhere or transferred it from another provider, here's how to link it up properly.

Step 1: Point Your Domain to Media Giant Hosting

Option A: Update Your Nameservers (Recommended)

The easiest way to connect your domain is by updating its nameservers to ours. This gives you full integration with our hosting system, letting us handle your DNS automatically.

1. Log in to your domain registrar (where you purchased the domain).

2. Find the DNS Settings or Nameservers section.

3. Replace the existing nameservers with:

   • ns.mediagianthosting.net

   • ns1.mediagianthosting.net

4. Save the changes and wait for DNS propagation (usually a few hours, but can take up to 24 hours).

Why use our nameservers? Because it makes life easier. Your DNS settings, records, and future changes will be managed automatically inside our system.

Option B: Use Your Own DNS (Advanced Users)

If you prefer to keep your domain on another DNS provider (Cloudflare, Google Domains, etc.), you’ll need to manually set up your A record and CNAME records.

1. In your DNS provider’s settings, create or edit the following records:

   • A Record:

     • Host: @ or your root domain (example.com)

     • Points to: Your Media Giant Hosting server IP address (found in your hosting panel under Hosting Info)

   • CNAME Record:

     • Host: www

     • Points to: yourdomain.com (or your Media Giant Hosting-provided hostname)

2. Save changes and wait for DNS propagation (can take a few hours).

Important: If you use a third-party DNS provider, you also need to update your SPF record to ensure your website can send emails from your domain. Add the following SPF record (or modify your existing one):

v=spf1 include:_spf.mediagianthosting.net ~all

This helps prevent your emails from being marked as spam.

Heads up: If you use Cloudflare, make sure to disable the orange cloud (proxy mode) on the A record for a direct connection.

Step 2: Verify Your Hosting Info

Your domain is set up with your hosting plan when you sign up, so you don’t need to add it manually. However, you may need to check your hosting details to ensure everything is correct.

1. Log in to your Media Giant Hosting account.

2. Navigate to Hosting Info (found in your panel under an expandable accordion section).

3. Take note of your server IP address if you’re using external DNS settings.

Step 3: Install an SSL Certificate (Optional but Highly Recommended)

We offer free SSL certificates with every domain, so let’s secure your site.

1. Inside your Media Giant Hosting panel, go to Security > SSL/TLS.

2. Click Install SSL and select Let’s Encrypt.

3. Choose your domain and click Install.

4. Wait a few minutes for the SSL certificate to activate.

Pro Tip: Always use HTTPS for your website to avoid browser security warnings and boost SEO.

Step 4: Test Your Domain

Once everything is set up, let’s make sure it’s working correctly.

• Open a web browser and type your domain (https://yourdomain.com).

• If your website loads correctly, congrats! You’re all set.

• If you see a DNS error or page not found, wait a bit longer (DNS propagation can take time).

• If it’s still not working after 24 hours, double-check your settings or contact our support team.

Troubleshooting

My site isn’t working. What do I do?

• Check that your domain is pointing to the correct nameservers or IP.

• Flush your local DNS cache (run ipconfig /flushdns on Windows or sudo dscacheutil -flushcache on Mac).

• Try opening your site in a different browser or device.

My SSL isn’t working!

• Make sure you installed it correctly in the SSL/TLS section.

• Clear your browser cache and try again.

I need help!

• If all else fails, submit a ticket or hop on live chat with our support team. We’ve got you covered.

Final Thoughts

Getting your own domain hooked up to Media Giant Hosting is easy when you know what you're doing. Follow these steps, be patient with DNS propagation, and you’ll have your website live in no time.

Need help? Hit us up—we’re here 24/7!