Domains: how to connect a domain name to a hosting account or a server

To set up a wildcard subdomain using Epycbyte, follow these organized steps:

1. Access Epycbyte DNS Control Panel: Log in to your Epycbyte account and navigate to the domain management section for your domain "domainname.tld".

2. Add Wildcard Subdomain Record:

   • Go to the 'Records' tab.
   • Click on 'Add New Record'.
   • Set the Type to 'A', Host as "*.", and Value with your hosting server's IP address.

3. Save Changes: After entering the details, click the green 'Save changes' icon.

4. Check for Conflicting Records:

   • Review existing records for URL redirects or CNAMEs pointing to Epycbyte's parking page.
   • Delete any conflicting records using the black Trash bin icon adjacent to each record.

5. Verify Additional Requirements: Check if your hosting provider requires additional DNS types (like URL redirect or CNAME). If so, create these records with the appropriate type and values provided by your host.

6. TTL Consideration: Ensure TTL is set as per your hosting provider's recommendation. If unspecified, leave it automatic (30 minutes).

7. Final Check: Confirm all settings are correct and that no conflicting records remain before proceeding.