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GoDaddy (or any other domain name registrar) allows you to change the DNS authoritative name server at the time of registration or later any time.
How do I fix my DNS on GoDaddy?
Change nameservers for my domains
- Log in to your GoDaddy Domain Control Center.
- Select your domain to access the Domain Settings page.
- Under Additional Settings, select Manage DNS.
- In the Nameservers section, select Change.
- Choose the option that works best for you:
- Select Save or Connect.
Why is my GoDaddy DNS not working?
Either you have a caching issue or the interface is broken. If it’s caching, try this before contacting support: Clear your browser cache. Try logging into the GoDaddy site via an incognito (Chrome) or Private (Firefox, IE) window to see if that lets you change the nameservers.
What is my authoritative DNS server?
The authoritative DNS server is the final holder of the IP of the domain you are looking for. When you write a domain name in your browser, a DNS query is sent to your internet service provider (ISP). The ISP has a recursive server, which might have the needed information cached in its memory.
Why does my domain not work?
If you are having problems with all services at your domain but the domain and hosting are renewed and the DNS settings for the domain look to be correct, it might be that the server or servers hosting your services might be having issues or you might not be able to connect to them from your location.
Where do I put my IP address in GoDaddy?
There’s your IP address under Server Details. Write down your IP address. You’ll need it later. Go to domain management. Back under My Products, next to Domains, click Manage. Click the domain you want to manage. Click DNS Zone File. Good job making it this far.
How do I add a domain to GoDaddy?
Log in to your GoDaddy account. If you aren’t automatically directed there, make sure to select the My Products tab: Click Manage All next to Domains: From the top menu, click the DNS tab and select Add DNS Hosting. In the Domain Name field, enter the name of the domain you want to manage with DNS Hosting and click Next.
Where to find DNS zone file in GoDaddy?
Go to domain management. Back under My Products, next to Domains, click Manage. Click the domain you want to manage. Click DNS Zone File. Good job making it this far. This part is, by far, the most important part of the step by step guide. Figure 1: DNS records for a domain name.
Can you use GoDaddy as a default nameserver?
Use GoDaddy default nameservers and connect to another site by changing your A record. Some ccTLDs may have special requirements for nameserver settings. If your domain isn’t registered or hosted with GoDaddy, you can also manage DNS with us by adding Hosted DNS.