Domain Management: How To Update Nameservers
What is a nameserver?
A nameserver is a computer where DNS (Domain Name System) records are stored in databases. Web browsers, like Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge, can search and read the DNS records, which tell them where to find websites.What is DNS?
Domain Name System, or DNS, converts domain names into numbers, called IP addresses. Every website is identified by a number, an IP address; computers read that. One of the IP addresses for Google is 172.217.14.228. When web browsers look for Google, they are looking for 172.217.14.228, which they find in the Google Name Server databases. DNS forms the backbone of the internet, the authority on where every website is located.
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.
To learn how to update your Nameservers, please follow the steps below:
- Login 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.