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What happens when I Change my Name Server?
When using our name servers, your DNS records are automatically updated to reflect any domain-related changes, including addon domains and subdomains. How Do I Change My DNS or Name Servers?
Where do I go to update my nameservers?
Log in to your Domains Dashboard. In Card View, click Manage on the domain you wish to update the Nameservers. In List View, click on the cog icon. Click on DNS & Nameservers in the left-hand menu.
What happens if you update more than two nameserver records?
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 can cause downtime for your website and email service due to the propagation timeframe of 24-48hours.
What do you need to know about a nameserver?
In this article we’ll explain what a nameserver is, and how name servers are used to direct the traffic of your website to a specific web server at a web host. We’ll also go over InMotion Hosting’s public name servers, vanity name servers, and custom name servers.
Where can I change the nameservers for my domain?
If you’re not familiar with DNS, contact support at the domain registrar. To change your domain’s nameservers at your domain registrar’s website yourself, follow these steps: Find the area on the domain registrar’s website where you can change the nameservers for your domain or an area where you can use custom nameservers.
Is it possible to use a name server?
While not recommended for most customers, it is also possible to use name servers somewhere else and just set the individual DNS records (A records, CNAME, MX, etc.) there. This is possible whether the domain is registered with HostGator or another registrar.
Why does my domain name not get updated?
This is possible whether the domain is registered with HostGator or another registrar. Since you are not using HostGator’s name servers, when you make domain-related changes in your hosting control panel, the DNS does not automatically get updated.