Working with DNS
Setting Nameservers for Your Domain Names
Learn how to set nameservers for domain names registered with us, or for domain names registered elsewhere that use our hosting, Off-site DNS, CashParking, or Quick Content.
Registering Your Own Nameservers/Hosts
You are not required to register hosts, but if you want to set up your own Domain Name Server (DNS) service, you can register your own hosts using these instructions.
Managing DNS for Your Domain Names
In the DNS Manager, you can use the Zone File Editor to add, edit, and delete zone file records for your domain names registered with us, registered elsewhere and hosted with us, or registered elsewhere and using our DNS (Off-site DNS).
Custom Nameserver Restriction for .com, .net, and .edu Domain Names
The registry for .com, .net, and .edu domain names, VeriSign, prevents circular nameserver references.
Restoring a Domain Name's Zone File Records
If you make a mistake in your domain name’s zone file, use these steps to restore your default records.
Managing Domain Names with Off-Site DNS
If you registered your domain name with another registrar, you can still manage its zone file records with us by using Off-site DNS.
Understanding the DNS Manager
You can use the DNS Manager to manage the DNS for your domain names registered here and using our nameservers, registered elsewhere and using our shared hosting, or registered elsewhere and using our Off-site DNS.
Copying Zone File Records from One Domain Name to Another
Follow these steps to copy a zone file from one domain to another.
Exporting a Domain Name's Zone File Records
From the Zone File Editor, you can export your domain name’s zone file records to use with a third party or to archive. For example, if you want a third party to manage your DNS, you can export the zone file records from us, and then import them into the [...]
Checking the Status of Zone File Record Changes
Use these steps to check the status of changes after you update your zone file in your DNS Manager.
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