Mastering DNS: How to Change Nameservers — A Definitive Guide

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

1. Go to Namesilo’s login page.
2. Enter your login credentials, including your username and password.
3. Once logged in, you’ll land on the Dashboard page.

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Access the Domain Manager

1. On the left sidebar, locate and click on “Domain Manager.”
2. A list of your registered domains will be displayed.

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Select the Domain

1. Find the specific domain for which you want to change nameservers.
2. Click on the checkbox next to the domain to select it.

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Navigate to “Change Nameservers”

1. As you select the domain, the Actions panel above will become active.
2. It was previously greyed out, but now you can proceed to the next step.
3. Within the activated Actions panel, click on ‘Change Nameservers.’



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Enter New Nameservers

1. You’ll be directed to the Nameservers page.
2. Ensure any existing records are deleted before entering new nameservers.
3. Input the nameservers provided by your new hosting provider.
4. Double-check for accuracy.
5. Click ‘Submit‘ to save the changes.



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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!