So, you’ve registered a shiny new .PK domain—now what? You probably want it to lead somewhere, like your website, store, or landing page. That’s where domain forwarding comes in.
Let’s break down the three most common and practical ways to forward a .PK domain, based on how things actually work with .PK domains and the domain panel provided by PKNIC resellers like CreativeON.
1. Forwarding Your .PK Domain to a Specific IP or Server (Most Common Method)
This is the most reliable and commonly used method, especially when you’re hosting a website on a server or with a hosting company.
You’ll need to update your domain’s Nameservers or DNS entries and point them to your hosting provider.
Here’s what this usually involves:
- Replace the default nameservers with those provided by your hosting provider (e.g., ns1.creativeon.net, ns2.creativeon.net)
- OR
- Keep using default DNS and just edit the A Record to point to your server’s IP
When to use it:
- You’re hosting your website on cPanel, DirectAdmin, or any traditional web hosting service
You want complete control over your DNS settings and hosting environment
2. Connecting Your .PK Domain to Website Builders like Wix, Shopify, etc.
If you’re using platforms like Wix, Shopify, Squarespace, or other website builders, they usually guide you to connect your domain using CNAME and A Record values. Most .PK domain resellers (like CreativeON) provide easy access to DNS management, so you can add these records yourself.
Steps usually include:
- Log into your domain panel
- Add or edit the CNAME record for www to point to your platform’s domain (e.g., shops.myshopify.com)
- Add or update the A record to point to your provider’s IP
When to use it:
- You don’t have traditional hosting
- Your website lives on a third-party builder that gives you DNS instructions
3. Domain Forwarding or URL Redirection via Hosting Control Panel (Like cPanel)
This method works well if you have hosting but want your domain to redirect visitors to another domain (like forwarding yourdomain.pk to yourbrand.com).
You can do this using the Redirects option inside cPanel:
Steps:
- Log into cPanel
- Go to Domains > Redirects
- Choose permanent or temporary redirect
- Enter your .PK domain and the destination URL
When to use it:
- You want your .PK domain to forward visitors to another site
- You don’t want to host a separate website for it
Final Thoughts
If you’re working with a .PK domain, the method you choose depends on your use case. But in our experience, pointing to a server via nameservers or DNS is the most robust way to go. It gives you flexibility and works with all hosting types.
Need help forwarding your .PK domain? At CreativeON, we’re a PKNIC Gold Partner and can guide you through domain pointing, hosting setup, or connecting with builders like Shopify or Wix—step by step.