Domain forwarding allows you to redirect traffic from one domain to another. For example, if you own multiple domains, you can use forwarding to ensure that visitors to one domain are automatically redirected to another. This is useful for managing multiple domains, branding, and SEO purposes.

In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the steps to set up Domain Forwarding on Hostinger. Let's get started! 🚀

Step 1: Log into Your Hostinger Account
Go to Hostinger.

Log in with your credentials.

Once logged in, you'll be taken to the Hostinger Dashboard.

Step 2: Go to the Domain Management Section
In the dashboard, click on the 'Domains' tab from the left sidebar.

You will see a list of all the domains you have registered with Hostinger.

Find the domain you want to set up forwarding for and click on the 'Manage' button next to it.

Step 3: Access DNS Settings
In the domain management section, scroll down until you see the 'DNS Zone' section.

Click on 'DNS Zone Editor' to open your domain's DNS settings.

Here, you can add and edit DNS records, including CNAME, A, MX, and TXT records.

Step 4: Set Up Domain Forwarding Using URL Redirect
Scroll to the "URL Redirects" section of the DNS zone editor (you may need to scroll down or search for it in the menu).

Click on 'Add URL Redirect'.

A form will appear where you can fill in the following fields:

Source URL: Enter the domain you want to forward (e.g., www.example1.com).

Destination URL: Enter the URL where you want to forward visitors (e.g., www.example2.com).

Redirect Type: Choose either Permanent (301) or Temporary (302) redirect.

301 Redirect is for permanent redirection and is better for SEO purposes.

302 Redirect is for temporary redirection.

After entering the information, click 'Save'.

Step 5: Update DNS Records (if necessary)
If your domain forwarding requires specific DNS changes (e.g., if you want to forward your root domain to another site), you may need to modify your A records or CNAME records:

Go back to the DNS Zone Editor and check your A records.

Ensure that the A record for the root domain (e.g., example1.com) points to the destination IP address or forwarding service.

Note: If you're using a third-party forwarding service, they may provide specific DNS settings you need to add.

Step 6: Verify Domain Forwarding
After setting up the redirect, it may take a few minutes for the changes to take effect (DNS changes can take up to 24 hours to propagate globally).

To check if the forwarding works, open your browser and type in your source domain (e.g., www.example1.com).

If everything is set up correctly, you should be redirected to your destination domain (e.g., www.example2.com).

Step 7: Additional Tips
SEO Considerations: Use 301 redirects for permanent forwarding, as this passes SEO value from the old domain to the new one.

Wildcard Redirects: You can also set up wildcard redirects if you want to forward subdomains (like blog.example1.com) to the same page on the new domain.

Multiple Forwardings: If you want to forward multiple domains to the same destination, simply repeat the process for each domain.

Conclusion
Domain forwarding in Hostinger is a straightforward process, but it's essential to follow the steps carefully to ensure that your visitors are correctly redirected. Whether you are managing multiple domains or consolidating traffic to a primary website, domain forwarding helps streamline your web presence.