Hostinger Nameservers: How to Point Your Domain to Hostinger
Hostinger’s standard nameservers are ns1.dns-parking.com and ns2.dns-parking.com — confirm yours in hPanel. Add the domain to your hosting plan first, then replace the nameservers at your registrar (GoDaddy, BigRock, etc.). Changes can take up to 24–48 hours. Alternatively, point an A record to your Hostinger IP. Kode Studio in Hyderabad can do it for you.
| Hostinger nameservers | ns1.dns-parking.com · ns2.dns-parking.com (check hPanel for yours) |
|---|---|
| Where to find them | hPanel → Websites → Manage → plan / DNS details |
| Propagation | Up to 24 hours per Hostinger; allow 24–48 hours |
| Alternative | A record (and www CNAME) to your Hostinger IP, keeping DNS at your registrar |
| Watch out | Copy MX/TXT email records before switching nameservers |
What are nameservers?
Nameservers tell the internet which company manages your domain’s DNS records — the records that point your domain to a website server, email provider and verification services. When you set Hostinger’s nameservers on your domain, Hostinger’s DNS zone becomes the source of truth, and Hostinger configures the website records automatically to match your hosting.
How to point your domain to Hostinger using nameservers
Use this method when the domain is registered somewhere else (GoDaddy, BigRock, Namecheap) and your website is hosted on Hostinger.
You'll need: Hostinger hPanel access · Login to your domain registrar
Add the domain to your Hostinger plan
In hPanel, add the domain to your hosting plan (or create the website with it). Hostinger recommends this first so the domain has an active DNS zone.
Find your Hostinger nameservers
In hPanel go to your website’s management or DNS section and note the nameservers. The standard pair is
ns1.dns-parking.comandns2.dns-parking.com, but always copy what your account shows.Save your existing email records
Before changing anything, note the MX, TXT (SPF/DKIM/verification) and any CNAME records at your current DNS provider. If your email is with Google Workspace or Zoho, you will recreate these at Hostinger.
Change nameservers at your registrar
Log in to your registrar, open the domain’s DNS or nameserver settings (labels vary: “Change Nameservers”, “Manage DNS”), choose custom nameservers, replace the existing ones with Hostinger’s, and save.
Recreate email and other records in Hostinger
In hPanel’s DNS zone editor, add the MX and TXT records you saved so email keeps working.
Wait and verify
Propagation can take up to 24–48 hours. Check with a WHOIS or DNS lookup tool that the nameservers show the dns-parking.com values, then open your domain in a private browser window.
Alternative: point the domain with an A record
If you want to keep DNS at your registrar — for example because email and other services are configured there — don’t change nameservers. Instead:
- Find your website’s IP address in hPanel.
- At your registrar, edit the A record for
@to point to that IP. - Set
wwwas a CNAME to your domain (or an A record to the same IP). - Leave MX and TXT records untouched, so email is unaffected.
Hostinger recommends nameservers because the zone configures itself, but the A-record method is safer when other services depend on your current DNS.
Changing nameservers at GoDaddy (example)
- Sign in to GoDaddy and open My Products → Domains.
- Select the domain and open DNS / Nameservers.
- Choose Change nameservers → I’ll use my own nameservers.
- Enter
ns1.dns-parking.comandns2.dns-parking.com(or the values from your hPanel) and save.
Menus change over time, but the steps are similar at BigRock, Namecheap and other registrars.
Common problems and fixes
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Website still shows the old site or a parking page | Propagation not finished or browser cache | Wait up to 48 hours; test in a private window or on mobile data |
| Emails stopped arriving | MX records not recreated at Hostinger | Add your email provider’s MX, SPF and DKIM records in hPanel DNS |
| “Not secure” warning | SSL not issued yet | Wait for propagation, then install or reissue SSL in hPanel |
| Registrar rejects the nameservers | Typo or registrar needs IPs | Copy exact values from hPanel; add IPs if your registrar asks |
| Domain works without www but not with www | Missing www record | Add a CNAME for www pointing to your domain |
Need it done safely?
DNS changes are quick but unforgiving — one missing MX record can stop business email for a day. Our team in Gachibowli, Hyderabad handles domain, hosting and email setup for businesses across India, and can make the change at a quiet time with everything checked afterwards. Read more in our domain cost guide and business email guide.
Frequently asked questions
What are Hostinger’s nameservers?
The standard Hostinger nameservers are ns1.dns-parking.com and ns2.dns-parking.com. Always confirm the exact values in your hPanel.
How long do nameserver changes take?
Hostinger says up to 24 hours for full propagation; allow 24–48 hours in some cases.
Will changing nameservers affect my email?
Yes, if you don’t recreate your MX and TXT records at Hostinger. Copy them before switching.
Should I use nameservers or an A record?
Nameservers are simplest when Hostinger should manage all DNS. Use an A record if other services rely on your current DNS provider.
How do I check if my nameservers changed?
Use a WHOIS or DNS lookup tool; if it shows dns-parking.com nameservers, Hostinger is managing your DNS zone.
Do I need to add the domain in Hostinger first?
Yes. Hostinger recommends adding the domain to a hosting plan first so it has an active DNS zone.
Can I use Cloudflare with Hostinger?
Yes. You can point your nameservers to Cloudflare and add A or CNAME records for your Hostinger site there, keeping email records intact.
What people ask AI about this
Questions people type into ChatGPT, Gemini and Google — answered directly.
“Hostinger ke nameservers kya hain aur kaise lagayein?”
Standard nameservers ns1.dns-parking.com aur ns2.dns-parking.com hain (hPanel mein confirm karein). Domain registrar (jaise GoDaddy) par purane nameservers hata kar yeh daaliye; 24–48 ghante lag sakte hain. Email ke MX records pehle save karein.
“Who can connect my GoDaddy domain to Hostinger in Hyderabad?”
Kode Studio in Gachibowli, Hyderabad connects domains to Hostinger and other hosts, keeping business email records intact and checking SSL afterwards.
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Last updated 12 October 2026 · Kode Studio, Gachibowli, Hyderabad