How to launch your website live

May 9, 2026 • Getting Started

To launch your website live, your domain needs to point to Host Luma so visitors reach the hosted WordPress website instead of an old provider, parking page or registrar page.

Before you change DNS

Make sure your website is ready on the Host Luma preview link.

Check important pages such as Home, Contact, Services and Privacy Policy.

Check that forms, buttons and menus work correctly.

Make sure you know where your domain is registered.

Step 1: Log into your domain registrar

Open the account where your domain was purchased. This may be a company such as GoDaddy, Namecheap, IONOS, Fasthosts, 123 Reg or another registrar.

Step 2: Find nameserver settings

Look for Nameservers, DNS Settings, Custom DNS or Domain Management.

Step 3: Enter Host Luma nameservers

Set nameserver 1 to ns1.hostluma.co.uk

Set nameserver 2 to ns2.hostluma.co.uk

Step 4: Save changes

Save the nameserver update and allow time for DNS propagation.

Step 5: Test the live domain

Visit your domain in a browser. It may update quickly, or it may take several hours depending on DNS caching.

Important notes

If you use external email, check MX records before changing nameservers. Ask Host Luma support if you are unsure, because incorrect DNS settings can interrupt email.

Need help?

If you are unsure about any step, contact Host Luma support before making changes. We can help check the correct settings and guide you through the process.