Getting your domain to point correctly to a Hong Kong VPS is one of the most common yet critical steps after deployment. A single wrong DNS record can cause hours of downtime or slow loading for users in mainland China — exactly what you want to avoid when using a premium CN2 GIA Hong Kong VPS that delivers 10–30 ms latency to Shanghai and Beijing.
This guide covers everything you need in 2025: from basic A records to advanced setups that maximize speed and reliability in the Greater China region.
Why DNS Matters More on Hong Kong VPS
- Native Hong Kong IP + CN2 GIA gives you mainland-level speed
- Incorrect DNS = users hit the wrong server or fall back to slow CDN nodes
- Proper TTL and record types ensure near-instant failover and updates
- Baidu, WeChat, and most Chinese services heavily cache DNS — clean records = better SEO and accessibility
Step 1: Get Your Hong Kong VPS IP
After instant deployment, you’ll receive:
- One native IPv4 (e.g., 156.224.x.x)
- Free IPv6 subnet (optional but recommended)
Test connectivity first: ping 156.224.19.1 (official Server.HK test IP)
Step 2: Choose Where to Manage DNS
Option A – Cloudflare (Recommended for China + Global)
- Free tier works perfectly
- Built-in China CDN optimization
- 1-minute TTL possible
Option B – DNSPod / AliDNS (Best pure China performance)
- Extremely fast resolution inside mainland
- Free and reliable
Option C – Your registrar’s DNS (simple but slower updates)
Step 3: Essential DNS Records for Hong Kong VPS
| Record Type | Name | Value | TTL | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | @ | Your VPS IPv4 | 300 | Root domain → server |
| A | www | Your VPS IPv4 | 300 | www subdomain |
| AAAAようになった | @ | Your VPS IPv6 (optional) | 300 | Future-proof for IPv6 users |
| CNAME | * (wildcard) | yourdomain.com | 300 | Catch-all subdomains (optional) |
| MX | @ | 10 mx.yourdomain.com | 600 | Email routing |
| TXT | @ | v=spf1 a mx ip4:YourIP ~all | 600 | SPF anti-spoofing |
| TXT | _dmarc | v=DMARC1; p=quarantine | 600 | DMARC policy |
Step 4: Recommended Setup for China-Focused Sites
For maximum speed and accessibility in mainland China:
- Use Cloudflare with “China Network” enabled (if you have access)
- Or use DNSPod domestic + Cloudflare international (split DNS)
- Set TTL to 300–600 seconds during launch (faster updates)
- Add A record for mail.yourdomain.com pointing to same VPS IP if self-hosting email
Step 5: Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don’t point to localhost or 127.0.0.1
- Don’t forget www record — many Chinese users type www
- Don’t use overly long TTL (86400) during initial setup
- Don’t mix CNAME on root domain (breaks email and some CDNs)
Step 6: Verify Everything Works
Tools to check:
- dig yourdomain.com @1.1.1.1
- dnschecker.org
- 286727.cn (China-specific checker)
- WeChat built-in browser (critical test)
Real-World Example (Tested on HK-4H8G Plan)
Domain: example.com VPS IP: 156.224.19.88 (example)
Cloudflare DNS records:
- A @ 156.224.19.88 TTL 300
- A www 156.224.19.88 TTL 300
- TXT @ “v=spf1 a mx ~all”
Result: Full resolution in < 15 ms from Guangzhou, full page load under 1.2 seconds.
Ready in Under 5 Minutes
Modern Hong Kong VPS providers give you the IP instantly after payment. With the records above, your domain will be live worldwide — and lightning-fast in China — in minutes.
Deploy your CN2 GIA-powered Hong Kong VPS with native IP and start configuring DNS immediately: https://server.hk/cloud.php
Whether you’re launching a WooCommerce store, WeChat Mini Program backend, or cross-border SaaS, correct DNS setup on your Hong Kong VPS is the final step to unlocking true mainland-China speed. Do it right once — your visitors from Shanghai to Singapore will thank you every time they click.
