Domain Management: How To Update Nameservers
Domain Name System, (DNS) is the system that translates a domain name into an IP address. DNS forms the foundation for the Internet. DNS records are used to map each web service to the correct server. Each domain name has a collection of DNS records called a zone file.
For information on modifying the DNS records, please see How to Update DNS Records.
A Nameserver is a computer where DNS Records are stored. Domains will utilize the DNS records of the name server that they're pointing to.
To better understand the different record types, domain pointing and redirecting, and how to tell which DNS records are correct, click here.
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To learn how to update your Nameservers, please follow the steps below:
- Log in to your Domains Dashboard.
- The Domains Dashboard has two views, the Card and List view. You can switch between the two by clicking on the view icons at the top right corner.
- In Card View, click Manage on the domain you wish to update the Nameservers.
- In List View, click on the cog icon.
- In Card View, click Manage on the domain you wish to update the Nameservers.
- Click on DNS & Nameservers in the left-hand menu.
- Edit your Nameservers by clicking on the three-dotted option.
- Fill in with your NameServer records. Note that the NameServer records are unique per Hosting company, and they should provide you with the record to use.
- Optional: If you were given more than two NameServer Records, after updating it click on Add Nameserver. Fill in with the information provided.
Note: Updating your Nameserver records usually completes within 20 minutes, but propagation can take 24-48 hours on occasion. Should you need additional assistance, please contact us.