A nameserver is a server that each hosting company uses to enable its customers to create an online presence using unique domain names. As part of the domain name system (DNS), nameservers are critical to ensuring the proper function of hosting and e-mail services such that it essentially allows your domain name (and its associated services) to be found on the Web by anyone in the world. Nameservers are unique to each hosting company and/or domain name registrar.
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If you are a new customer with a NEW domain name that WE registered, then you do not need to change nameservers as the domain already uses the proper settings. Only customers that have an existing domain name hosted elsewhere and have no intention of transferring the registration to us should read below. |
In order to use our services, you must use our nameservers. This is an easy 2-step process:
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Log in to SiteControl and click Domain Name, and then click Edit next to the appropriate domain name.
In the Name Servers box, you will see the nameservers that should be used. Copy them down so that you can use them for Step 2. Primary Nameserver: a.dns.hostway.net |
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Contact your current nameserver or hosting provider and ask them to switch your nameservers accordingly. Note that most providers provide control panel access to update nameservers so you should be able to do it yourself. Enter/provide the nameservers you see above. For example, you can find instructions to change the nameservers for GoDaddy and Network Solutions. |
NOTE: Nameserver changes typically take 1-2 days to update properly.
