Change dns setting to a new hosting on 1and1

To change the DNS settings to a new hosting on 1&1, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Update the DNS settings on your 1&1 account

  1. Log in to your 1&1 account and go to the "Domains" section.
  2. Click on the domain name you want to update.
  3. Click on the "DNS" tab.
  4. Click on the "Edit" button next to "DNS Settings".
  5. In the "DNS Settings" page, update the following settings:
    • Name Server 1: ns1.1and1.com
    • Name Server 2: ns2.1and1.com
    • Name Server 3: ns3.1and1.com
    • Name Server 4: ns4.1and1.com
  6. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 2: Update the DNS settings on your new hosting provider

  1. Log in to your new hosting provider's control panel (e.g. cPanel, Plesk, etc.).
  2. Go to the "DNS" or "Domain" section.
  3. Click on the "Add DNS Record" or "Create DNS Record" button.
  4. Create the following DNS records:
    • A record: @ (or your domain name) -> IP address of your new hosting provider
    • MX record: @ (or your domain name) -> mail.yourdomain.com (replace with your domain name)
    • CNAME record: www (or any other subdomain) -> yourdomain.com (replace with your domain name)
  5. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 3: Verify the DNS changes

  1. Wait for at least 24-48 hours for the DNS changes to propagate globally.
  2. Use a DNS propagation tool (e.g. WhatsMyDNS.net) to verify that the DNS changes have propagated.
  3. Test your domain name by visiting it in a web browser to ensure it resolves to your new hosting provider.

Important notes: