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Kalki
10-15-2009, 10:26 PM
Hi,
I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to web hosting, so any help would be cool.
I've registered two domain names - .com and .co.uk - with two different registrars. The .com one points to a parking page for Namecheap and the .co.uk doesn't point to anything. For now, I'm just using my ISP's webspace to host a temporary "coming soon" page, whilst I look for a web host. However, how do I point the .co.uk to the ISP webspace URL? I'm currently using Namecheap for the .com, which will redirect to the .co.uk site. Do I have to fiddle with the nameservers of either of the registrars?
Thanks for any advice

smajer
10-15-2009, 11:16 PM
You will need to get the IP address and point the A record of the .co.uk to your ISP's IP which your web space is on. If its namebased hosting or you do not have a dedicated IP, you will need to contact the ISP and have them setup host headers for your .co.uk or they may already have a panel for you to do so. Check with them.

Kalki
10-16-2009, 08:49 AM
Hi,
Thanks for the reply. My ISP doesn't allow users to use nameservers for their webspace. Are there any free hosts that allows me to use nameservers simply to host a custom parking page?
Thanks