TL;DR
To connect your 1&1 IONOS domain to iReadySites, you can either update your nameservers to ns1.92hosting.com and ns2.92hosting.com or point a single A Record to your provided iReadySites IP address.
Understanding how to point a 1&1 IONOS domain towards iReadySites hosting becomes crucial when you choose Monthly or Annual payment plans. This guide will present you with two common methods to point your domain to iReadySites. The first option uses nameservers, while the second method utilizes A records. By following the steps given below, you can easily integrate your 1&1 IONOS domain with our hosting services.
Here are the two ways to connect your domain to your mortgage website at iReadySites.com.
Option 1
If you DON’T have active email addresses with your domain, simply update/change the Name Server settings to the following.
- NS1: ns1.92hosting.com
- NS2: ns2.92hosting.com
Option 2
- Login to your IONOS by 1&1 account.
- Click on “Menu” and then click on “Domains & SSL” as shown in the image below.
- Once Domain & SSL screen is loaded, click on the “gear” icon (under “Actions“) next to the domain you would like to connect. Then click “DNS“.
- On the next screen, choose “Display All Records“.
- Check current DNS settings for existing entries.
- Delete “AAAA Record” with “Host Name” “@” and “www” (if present).
- Look for A Records, and make sure that only one A record is listed in the DNS settings. Delete or disable all other/extra A records.
- If there is no A Record, jump to step 7.
- Edit an existing A Record
- Click the “Pencil” icon next to the A Record with Host Name @
- Enter the IP address provided by iReadySites.com in the “Points To” field.
- Optional: Select the desired TTL.
- Click SAVE.
- Click “Add record“, and select “A type“.
- Make sure you have @ under/against the field “Host Name“
- Enter the IP address provided by iReadySites.com in the “Points To” field.
- Select the desired TTL (Optional).
- Click SAVE.
What is a Nameserver
In the simplest of terms, name servers organize and route traffic across the internet. Name servers work as a directory that can be searched to translate domain names into IP addresses.
When a mortgage professional types a domain name (human readable format) into the search bar of a browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.), the domain name gets transmitted to the name server. Which translates the domain name into the IP address (numbers format) and sends it back to the browser. The web browser now uses this IP address to connect to the server and loads the requested website .
How Long Does IONOS DNS Propagation Take?
IONOS DNS changes typically take 15 to 30 minutes to start working, but full global propagation can take up to 24 to 48 hours.
Key Factors Influencing the Timeline:
- TTL (Time to Live) Settings: The TTL value dictates how long internet servers cache your old DNS records. If your IONOS TTL is set to 1 hour, servers will wait 1 hour before checking for your new iReadySites records.
- ISP Caching: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) worldwide update their DNS caches at different intervals, causing some geographic locations to see your new website faster than others.
- Local Router Cache: Your computer or local Wi-Fi router might remember the old location. You can clear this by flushing your computer’s DNS cache or restarting your router.
Will Changing Nameservers Break My Custom Email?
Yes. If you host your professional email through IONOS or a third party (like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365), Option 1 (changing nameservers) will instantly break your email service unless you manually reconfigure your mail records on the new host.
How to Protect Your Email Workflow:
- Use Option 2 (A Records) Instead: This is the safest path. Modifying only the A Record points your web traffic to iReadySites while leaving your existing email records (MX records) completely untouched.
- If You Must Use Option 1 (Nameservers): You must contact iReadySites support team before switching. They’ll guide and help you to copy over all existing MX, SPF, and DKIM records from IONOS to your new DNS manager at iReadySites hosting server.
- The “Zero Downtime” Rule: Never change nameservers during peak business hours if your mortgage business relies heavily on uninterrupted daily email communication.
In case of any difficulty in this regards, please contact support.
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