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June 15, 2026

# How do I set up domain parking and what should I know?

## Set up Domain Parking in the OpusDNS Dashboard

To use our domain parking service, the following setup is required:

Your domain and its DNS zone must be hosted with OpusDNS, and you need to use our nameservers (**ns1.opusdns.com** and **ns2.opusdns.net**).

### 1. How to set up Domain parking

To set up [domain parking](https://help.opusdns.com/what-is-domain-parking?hsLang=en), go to **Services \> Domain Parking**. You will be taken to a confirmation page where you must accept the terms and agreements to activate the service.

![Screenshot 2026-01-27 at 16.17.33](https://help.opusdns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-27%20at%2016.17.33.png?width=670&height=286&name=Screenshot%202026-01-27%20at%2016.17.33.png)

 

Click **Add Parking for Domain** and enter your domain name. Then click **Create** and **Enable** to activate parking.

![Screenshot 2026-01-27 at 16.17.07](https://help.opusdns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-27%20at%2016.17.07.png?width=670&height=183&name=Screenshot%202026-01-27%20at%2016.17.07.png)

 

After the creation, authorization may take a few minutes. You can monitor the status in the top **Parking Details** panel by clicking on it.

![Screenshot 2026-01-27 at 16.18.13](https://help.opusdns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-27%20at%2016.18.13.png?width=670&height=120&name=Screenshot%202026-01-27%20at%2016.18.13.png)

 

While you wait, we will automatically set up a **302 temporary redirect** to an AI-generated microsite, complete with content and links. The microsite’s URL can also be found in the **Parking Details** panel.

Click [here](https://help.opusdns.com/what-makes-domain-parking-with-opusdns-different-from-traditional-parking?hsLang=en) to learn more about the advantages and differences of OpusDNS Domain Parking compared to traditional domain parking.

![Screenshot 2026-01-29 at 16.55.10](https://help.opusdns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-01-29%20at%2016.55.10.png?width=670&height=116&name=Screenshot%202026-01-29%20at%2016.55.10.png)

 

Once authorized, a default microsite will go live. Over the following hours and days, its design, structure, and links will be automatically optimized based on the domain name, traffic patterns, and analytics.

![image-png](https://help.opusdns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png.png?width=670&height=595&name=image-png.png)

 

### 2. Monitor your parking

Once the site is live and some traffic appeared on your site, you will see a bunch of statistics around the earnings and usage of the site.

#### 2.1 Parking Statistics

![Screenshot 2026-02-02 at 13.48.42](https://help.opusdns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-02-02%20at%2013.48.42.png?width=670&height=455&name=Screenshot%202026-02-02%20at%2013.48.42.png)

At the top, you can switch between different hostnames of your parked domains, choose the protocol (HTTP or HTTPS), and adjust the time range for your statistics.

The revenue metric shows how profitable your domain parking is. The long bar below your estimated revenue visualizes the progress between your domain costs and current monetization. Once your earnings cover your domain costs, the bar is fully filled.

Revenue is calculated based on your **traffic**, the **ads displayed** on your page, and their **relevance**. 

Other parking statistics include:

- **Views:** the number of visitors your site has received since the parking was activated.
- **Conversions:** how many visitors clicked on ads, generating revenue.
- **Revenue per click (RPC) and per mille (RPM):** calculated based on your traffic, the content of your page, and your domain name.

![Screenshot 2026-02-02 at 13.49.14](https://help.opusdns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-02-02%20at%2013.49.14.png?width=670&height=118&name=Screenshot%202026-02-02%20at%2013.49.14.png)

 

#### 2.2 Forward Statistics

You can view statistics for forwards, total visits, and unique visits, based on the time range selected at the top.

 

#### 2.3 Visitor Statistics

You can find detailed traffic statistics over time, with the option to **adjust the time frame**. The statistics include:

- **Visit distribution** and insights by country
- **HTTPS status codes**
- **Browser and operating system overviews**
- **Traffic sources**
- **User agent details** for in-depth information about browsers and devices

![Bildschirmfoto 2026-01-29 um 16.12.13](https://help.opusdns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bildschirmfoto%202026-01-29%20um%2016.12.13.png?width=670&height=394&name=Bildschirmfoto%202026-01-29%20um%2016.12.13.png)

![Bildschirmfoto 2026-01-29 um 16.12.23](https://help.opusdns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bildschirmfoto%202026-01-29%20um%2016.12.23.png?width=670&height=395&name=Bildschirmfoto%202026-01-29%20um%2016.12.23.png)

 

 

### 3. FAQ

#### 3.1 How do I receive earnings from Domain Parking?

Payouts are made as a **non-transferable prepayment** to your customer account.

#### 3.2 When do I receive earnings from Domain Parking?

The final revenue is visible around the **25th of the following month**. The currently displayed revenue is an **estimated amount**.

#### 3.3 In which currency are Domain Parking earnings paid?

You will receive your earnings in the currency of your account. If your account currency is EUR, the prepayment is calculated using the **daily exchange rate on the payout day**.

#### 3.4 Why is the payout different from the amount shown in my statistics?

If your account is in **EUR**, the payout may vary due to fluctuations in the **daily exchange rate** on the payout day. An even more significant factor is that the earnings shown in your statistics are **estimates and forecasts** based on traffic and other indicators, which can change frequently over short periods.

#### 3.5 Are there any costs for using the OpusDNS Domain Parking service?

No, there are no costs for using our parking service. 

#### 3.6 Which traffic is allowed and supported for domain parking?

Your earnings depend on the traffic (visitors) and user interactions your parked domain receives. Only natural, genuine traffic is allowed, so artificial or paid traffic cannot be used. Learn more about this here: [Which traffic is allowed and supported for domain parking?](https://help.opusdns.com/which-traffic-is-allowed-and-supported-for-domain-parking?hsLang=en)

#### 3.7 How accurate are the parking statistics displayed in my dashboard?

The statistics shown in your dashboard are highly accurate. They are updated at short intervals, approximately every 15 minutes, ensuring that recent changes in parking data are promptly reflected.

 

 

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