How do I point my 123-reg domain to a Webfusion hosted account?

How do I point my 123-reg domain to a Webfusion hosted account?

This answer will explain how to point your 123-reg domain name to Webfusion using your 123-reg control panel.

Before you can point your 123-reg domain to Webfusion, you will need to know the IP address your Webfusion hosting package is on.

When you sign up for a Webfusion hosting account this is included in the welcome email. An example IP address is 94.136.40.100.

Once you have your IP address please follow these instructions:

1

Login to your 123-reg control panel.

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2

In the Domain names section, select the relevant domain name in the drop-down list and click on the Manage button.

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3

Click on the Manage DNS link.

4

Type the IP address into the MyServerWorld .net section.

Tip: How can you tell which hosting system you are on?

Linux account IP addresses begin 94.136.40.100
Windows account IP addresses begin 94.136.40.35

 
5

Click the button next to the IP address Point to msw.net hosting.

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Please note: DNS changes will take 24 - 48 hours to complete.