How To Connect Hostinger Domain To Vercel
Last Updated 13 September 2026 by Jarvis Silva
In this step-by-step 2026 tutorial, we will show you how to connect a Hostinger domain to your Vercel project. Whether you are hosting a Next.js app, React website, or backend API on Vercel, follow this guide to configure your DNS records and get free automatic SSL in minutes.
⚡ Quick Answer: DNS Records to Connect Hostinger Domain to Vercel
In Hostinger hPanel (Domains > Manage > DNS / Nameservers), add or edit these two DNS records:
| Type | Name / Host | Points to / Value | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | @ | 76.76.21.21 | Default (3600) |
| CNAME | www | cname.vercel-dns.com | Default (3600) |
1. Add Domain To Vercel
- Login to your Vercel dashboard and select the project you want to connect your custom domain to.
- In the project dashboard, go to Settings > Domains.
- Enter your Hostinger domain in the input box and click Add. Select the recommended option to automatically redirect
www.domain.comtodomain.com. - Vercel will display the required A Record and CNAME Record values to configure in Hostinger.
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2. Add Vercel DNS Records To Hostinger
- Log in to your Hostinger hPanel account.
- In the top menu, navigate to Domains > Domains Portfolio, and click Manage next to your domain.
- In the left sidebar, click on DNS / Nameservers.
- Under Manage DNS records, enter the values provided by Vercel:
• Set Type toA, Name to@, and Points to to76.76.21.21. Click Add Record.
• If pointing www, set Type toCNAME, Name towww, and Points to tocname.vercel-dns.com.
3. Verify Connection and SSL Certificate
Return to your Vercel Domains tab and click Refresh. Within a few minutes, Vercel will detect the DNS resolution, display a green Valid Configuration badge, and automatically generate an SSL certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to connect a Hostinger domain to Vercel?
DNS propagation typically takes 5 to 30 minutes, although globally it can take up to 24 hours. Vercel automatically checks DNS status and issues an SSL certificate as soon as the records resolve.
Do I need to change Hostinger nameservers to Vercel?
No. It is recommended to keep Hostinger's default nameservers and only add the A and CNAME records in the Hostinger DNS Zone. This ensures that Hostinger email hosting and subdomains remain unaffected.
Why does Vercel say 'Invalid Configuration' or 'DNS Pending'?
This occurs when DNS propagation is still in progress, or if there is a conflicting preexisting A record in Hostinger. Ensure any default parking A record is deleted and only Vercel's 76.76.21.21 is active.
About the author
I am Jarvis Silva, a tech enthusiast. I have 5 years of experience in website hosting and development, Now sharing all my knowledge related to web hosting and other various tech on the internet through Hostwizly.
