Many new customers believe they must transfer their domain registration to Nixzoehost in order to use our Managed WordPress hosting. While consolidating is easier for billing, it is not a technical requirement.
Option A: Pointing DNS (Fast & Flexible)
You keep your domain registered at your current provider (like GoDaddy or Namecheap) but tell the internet to find your website on Nixzoehost servers.
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How: You simply log in to your registrar and change your Nameservers to:
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ns1.nixzoehost.com -
ns2.nixzoehost.com
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Best For: Users who want their site online immediately or have pre-paid for several years of registration elsewhere.
Option B: Transferring the Domain (Consolidated)
You move the legal registration and the billing of the domain to Nixzoehost.
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How: You follow the Auth/EPP code process to move the "ownership."
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Best For: Users who want one bill for both hosting and domain, and those who want to take advantage of Nixzoehosts Free Domain Privacy.
Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | Pointing DNS | Transferring Domain |
| Setup Time | Instant (2-4 hrs propagation) | 57 Days |
| Where you pay for domain | Your old registrar | Nixzoehost |
| Where you pay for hosting | Nixzoehost | Nixzoehost |
| Privacy Protection | Managed by old registrar | Free with Nixzoehost |
Nixzoehost Recommendation: If you are in a hurry, Point your DNS first. Once your website is live and running perfectly on our servers, you can initiate a Transfer at your convenience to bring everything under one roof.
