If you’ve decided to switch hosting providers or make changes to your domain’s online presence, updating nameservers is a crucial step in ensuring a seamless transition. Nameservers act as the address book of the internet, directing traffic to the correct hosting location. This definitive guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of changing nameservers on Namesilo.
Steps
Login to Your Namesilo Account
- Enter your login credentials, including your username and password.
- Once logged in, you’ll land on the Dashboard page.
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Access the Domain Manager
- A list of your registered domains will be displayed.
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Select the Domain
- Find the specific domain for which you want to change nameservers.
- Click on the checkbox next to the domain to select it.
Navigate to “Change Nameservers”
- As you select the domain, the Actions panel above will become active.
- It was previously greyed out, but now you can proceed to the next step.
- Within the activated Actions panel, click on ‘Change Nameservers.’
Enter New Nameservers
- You’ll be directed to the Nameservers page.
- Ensure any existing records are deleted before entering new nameservers.
- Input the nameservers provided by your new hosting provider.
- Double-check for accuracy.
- Click ‘Submit‘ to save the changes.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully changed nameservers for your domain on Namesilo. Remember, the effects of these changes may take anywhere from 1 to 48 hours to propagate across the internet. During this period, DNS information is updated globally, ensuring a smooth transition to your new hosting or DNS provider. Now, you’re all set. Happy website building!
