How to Connect a VPS with a Domain Purchased from Nest Nepal

Introduction

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) offers powerful hosting capabilities, giving you control, performance, and scalability. Meanwhile, a domain name is your digital address: what users type in their browser to reach your website. Linking your VPS to a domain registered via Nest Nepal is essential to make your site live and accessible to users.

Since a Virtual Private Server is only reachable through an IP address (e.g., 123.456.78.90), and humans prefer using easy-to-remember names (like yourdomain.com), the Domain Name System (DNS) bridges this gap. It translates domain names into IP addresses. Connecting your domain to your VPS involves updating DNS records to correctly point to your VPS IP.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

1. Nest Nepal Login Credentials: Email and password used to register your domain.
2. Your Virtual Private Server Public IP Address: This is where the domain will point. You can find it in your VPS provider’s dashboard.

Step-by-Step Guide: Connecting via A Records

The simplest and most common way to point your Nest Nepal domain to your Virtual Private Server is by editing the A records in your DNS settings.

Step 1: Log in to Nest Nepal

• Go to nestnepal.com and click on Client Login.
• Enter your email and password.

Step 2: Access Domain Management

• Navigate to Domains > My Domains.
• Click Manage Domain next to the domain you want to connect.

Step 3: Open DNS Management

• Look for a section called DNS Management, DNS Zone Editor, or Manage DNS Records.

Step 4: Add or Update A Records

Create two A records:

1. Root Domain (yourdomain.com)
   • Host/Name: @
   • Type: A
   • Value: <Your Server IP>
   • TTL: 300 (optional for faster updates)
2. WWW Subdomain (www.yourdomain.com)
   • Host/Name: www
   • Type: A
   • Value: <Your Server IP>
   • TTL: 300

Step 5: Save Changes

• Click Save, Add Record, or similar to apply changes.

⚠️ Wait for DNS propagation, as it may take up to 24 to 48 hours for changes to reflect worldwide.

Alternative Method: Using Custom Nameservers

If your VPS provider offers DNS management, you can use custom nameservers instead.

Steps:

1. Get nameservers from your provider (e.g., ns1.vpshost.com, ns2.vpshost.com).
2. Go to your domain’s Nameservers section in Nest Nepal.
3. Replace the default Nest Nepal nameservers with the custom ones.
4. Save the changes.

After this, manage all DNS records from your service provider’s panel, not Nest Nepal.

Understanding DNS Propagation

DNS records don’t update instantly. They propagate across ISPs and DNS servers worldwide.

• Timeframe: Can take 5 minutes to 48+ hours.
• Tools to Monitor:
  • whatsmydns.net
  • dig, nslookup (command-line tools)

Verification and Testing

After propagation, verify that your domain points to your Virtual Private Server:

Browser Test:

• Visit yourdomain.com and www.yourdomain.com
• You should see your website or server’s default page.

Command Line:

On Windows:
ping yourdomain.com

On macOS/Linux:
ping yourdomain.com

dig yourdomain.com

If it shows your VPS IP, it’s correctly configured.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Conclusion

Linking your Nest Nepal domain to a Virtual Private Server gives you full control over your online presence. Whether through A records or custom nameservers, a proper DNS setup ensures users reach your site reliably. Don’t forget to allow for DNS propagation and verify changes with browser or terminal tools. Should problems arise, systematic troubleshooting or support assistance will get you back on track.

Sample DNS Configuration