You bought a domain from one place and hosting from another — now what? Connecting them is a one-time job. Here is exactly what happens and what to do.
The concept in one paragraph Your domain has settings (DNS) that tell the internet where to send visitors. Point those settings at your hosting server, and the two are connected. Changes take minutes to 48 hours to spread worldwide — that waiting period is called propagation, though most updates appear within a few hours.
Method 1: change nameservers (easiest) At your domain seller, find 'Nameservers' and replace them with your host's values, for example ns1.kairalmas.com and ns2.kairalmas.com. Your host then manages all records. Choose this if DNS feels intimidating.
Method 2: add an A record (keep your DNS where it is) Add or edit the A record for @ (and www) to point at your hosting server's IP address. Choose this if you already use your domain for email elsewhere and want minimal disruption.
After connecting: the checklist 1. Add the domain to your hosting account 2. Wait for SSL to issue (automatic on Kairalmas) 3. Visit https://yourdomain.com — padlock should appear 4. Set the primary domain version (with or without www)
Troubleshooting quick wins - Site loads for others but not you? Flush your DNS cache or switch DNS to 1.1.1.1 temporarily - Padlock missing after 4 hours? Re-check the domain is added in hosting and SSL was requested - Email stopped? You changed nameservers instead of adding an A record — restore MX records or switch back
Kairalmas customers can simply add the domain from the portal and get guided through this on WhatsApp — including a DNS status indicator that tells you exactly what is left.