How to connect a domain to a hosting account

A simple guide for connecting Namecheap domains to ChemiCloud hosting (or any registrar + host).

1. Log in to Namecheap.

• You need to access your domain settings to point it to ChemiCloud.

Go to https://namecheap.com and sign in.

• Open the left sidebar.
• Click Domain List.
• Find your domain: aldwinzalameda.com

2. Open Domain Management

This is where Namecheap lets you change DNS and nameserver.

• Click Manage next to your domain.
• You will land on the Domain tab.

3. Switch to Custom DNS

You must replace Namecheap’s default nameservers with ChemiCloud’s.

Domain → Nameservers → Dropdown

• Change the dropdown to Custom DNS.
• This unlocks the nameserver fields.

4. Enter ChemiCloud Nameservers

These nameservers tell the internet that ChemiCloud controls your DNS.

• Log in and access your ChemiCloud dashboard.
• Click the information icon next to your domain.
• Refer to the nameservers under Server Information.
• Go back to Namecheap and add the nameservers under Custom DNS.
• Make sure each one is on its own line.

5. Save the Changes

Namecheap must save the new nameservers before they take effect.

• Click the green checkmark to save.
• Wait for the confirmation message.

6. Wait for DNS Propagation

It usually updates fast, but global DNS can take a little time.

• Use a global DNS checker like whatsmydns.net to see how many resolvers have updated.

Once the nameservers are set:

• All DNS records (TXT, MX, CNAME, A) must be added in ChemiCloud → cPanel → Zone Editor.
• WordPress will load from ChemiCloud.
• SSL will be issued by ChemiCloud.
• Email routing (if any) is done in ChemiCloud.

Namecheap is now only for domain renewal and WHOIS info.