Configure your domain in cPanel

Overview

To use your domain with Baires Host web hosting, you need to point your DNS records to our servers and add the domain in cPanel.

Step 1: Update nameservers at your registrar

Log in to your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, NIC Argentina, etc.) and set the nameservers to:

ns1.baires.host
ns2.baires.host

Alternatively, if you want to keep your current DNS provider, create A records instead.

Step 2: Configure A records (alternative to nameservers)

If you prefer to manage DNS externally, create these records:

Your server IP is available in the Baires Host client area under your hosting service details.

Step 3: Add domain in cPanel

1. Log in to cPanel (your welcome email contains the URL and credentials)
2. Navigate to Domains → Domains
3. Click Create A New Domain
4. Enter your domain name
5. Set the document root (default: /home/user/public_html/yourdomain.com)
6. Click Submit

Step 4: Verify DNS propagation

DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate globally, but usually complete within 1-4 hours.

Check propagation status:

# From your local machine
nslookup yourdomain.com
dig yourdomain.com +short

# Or use online tools like dnschecker.org

Step 5: Install SSL certificate

Once DNS is pointing to your server:

1. In cPanel, go to Security → SSL/TLS Status
2. Select your domain
3. Click Run AutoSSL
4. Wait a few minutes for the certificate to be issued

Alternatively, use the Let's Encrypt plugin if available:

1. Go to Security → Let's Encrypt SSL
2. Click Issue next to your domain
3. Check both yourdomain.com and www.yourdomain.com

Step 6: Force HTTPS redirect

In cPanel, go to Domains → select your domain → enable Force HTTPS Redirect.

Or add to your .htaccess:

RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

Troubleshooting

• Domain not resolving: Wait for DNS propagation (check with dig)
• SSL not working: Ensure DNS is fully propagated before requesting SSL
• Wrong site showing: Verify the document root path in cPanel
• Email not working: Check MX records are properly configured

Multiple domains

You can host multiple domains on the same hosting plan:

1. Add each domain in cPanel → Domains
2. Each gets its own document root
3. SSL certificates are issued per domain automatically