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Point an existing domain to Hostiko hosting

How to change nameservers if your domain is registered with another provider.

If you bought your domain elsewhere (e.g. Truehost, GoDaddy, KENIC direct), you need to update its nameservers to point at Hostiko.

Hostiko nameservers

ns1.hostiko.co.ke
ns2.hostiko.co.ke

Step-by-step

  1. Log into the panel of your current domain registrar.
  2. Find "Nameservers" or "DNS Management" or "Custom Nameservers" — terminology varies.
  3. Remove the existing nameservers.
  4. Add ns1.hostiko.co.ke and ns2.hostiko.co.ke.
  5. Save.

How long does it take?

DNS propagation is typically:

  • 15 minutes for .co.ke (KENIC propagates fast)
  • 1-4 hours for .com, .net, .org
  • Up to 24 hours for rare TLDs

Verify it worked

Use our free DNS lookup tool — query your domain's NS records. You should see ns1.hostiko.co.ke and ns2.hostiko.co.ke.

Want us to do it for you?

If you're not sure where your domain is registered or how to log in, open a support ticket with your domain's registrar name and we'll guide you through it (or do it on your behalf if you give us access).


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