There are two ways to point your domain to PinnacleCart. The suggested way would be to update your domain’s A Record using the IP address provided by our support team. This allows you to keep your domain’s other DNS records, such as MX records where they’re at.


The other method is to point your nameservers to PinnacleCart. This would force all of your DNS to reside with us. If you choose this option, you would want to provide us with the MX records used by your email host.


In this article you will learn:

How to Update Your A Record to Point to your Store

How to Update Nameservers to PinnacleCart.com


Note: ns5.pinnaclecart.com and ns6.pinnaclecart.com will not be used for your DNS if you’re currently using the .mypinnaclecart.com domain.


For more information about domains and DNS, see Domain Name System



How to Update Your A Record to Point to your Store


When you’re ready to point your domain name to PinnacleCart, be sure to contact our Support Team. They will need to change your domain on the server and in the database, as well as provide you with the IP address needed to point your A Record to.


You will then log in to your DNS Manager with your Registrar or DNS Host and edit the A record. This may be the main A Record used for the domain and www or it may be something like a store. You will paste the IP address provided to you above. After saving, you will need to wait for the TTL to run its course before you see the domain resolving to your cart.



How to Update Nameservers to PinnacleCart.com


When moving to or signing up with PinnacleCart, you may need to change your Name Servers to Pinnaclecart if you’re hosted with another company prior to the change. For example, if you’re registered with beforeGodaddy.com, log in to their website and follow these instructions:


To set Nameservers for a domain name registered with us:

  1. Log in to your Account Manager.
  2. Next to Domains, click Launch.
  3. Select the domain name(s) you want to modify.
  4. From the Nameservers menu, select Set Nameservers.
  5. Under Setup type, select Standard.
  6. Click Save.


Each company has a different way of doing this but all should have the same output. Pinnacle Cart Name Servers are as follows: ns5.pinnaclecart.com ns6.pinnaclecart.com  





Links to Related Articles:


How to set up Godaddy email.


Pointing Your Domain With GoDaddy.


If you didn't get your question answered, please contact the Pinnacle Cart Support Team. To submit a ticket, go to the My Account drop-down menu at the top right of the admin area and select Support.