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How to change your NameServer (NS) record.

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Written by Joel Pike
Updated over 10 months ago

NameServer (NS) records allow your website domain (e.g., mywebsite.com) to be found online. If you need to change your NS records, follow these simple steps:

To change your NS records:

Contact Your Domain Registrar
Reach out to the company where your domain is registered (e.g., GoDaddy, NameCheap) and request a NameServer (NS) record change.

Use the Web Interface
Most domain registrars offer a web interface for changing the NS records yourself. To do so, log in to your account and follow the steps.

Propagation Time
Remember that the NS change usually takes 24-48 hours to take full effect across the internet.

Need Help?
Most registrars have detailed instructions to guide you through the process. Here are links for a few popular registrars:

Changing NS records may seem intimidating, but it’s a straightforward process and only needs to be done once! 😊

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