I was previously paying for a VPS but have decided to setup a home server instead to save money.
I have a static ip address 12.34.56.78 and have registered a domain name mydomain.com.
I am running CentOS and have BIND running (I setup a Virtual Host for mydomain.com using VirtualMin, which also setup all the BIND nameserver entries for me).
The bit I am confused about is how to point my domain to my home server. In my domain management section I can change the nameservers but don't seem to have access to any DNS configuration such as A records. What do I put into the nameserver entry?
When I was using the VPS they gave me the ns1 and ns2 entries, now I am running my own server I am a little confused.
Answer
Your domain name provider should also have nameservers available for you to use.
The details will vary with provider, but essentially are:
- Change the NameServers to "use our nameservers"
- Wait (typically this step takes between 1 - 24 hours
- Select "Change DNS settings" (or equivalent)
You should now have the ability to set your A and CNAME records, and will be able to add your static IP address.
Unfortunately, without knowing your specific provider, I can't provide more specific steps.
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