When you purchase a domain name, you need to configure your domain’s nameserver settings to point to your website’s hosting provider. Nameservers are an essential part of the Domain Name System (DNS) that translates domain names into IP addresses, allowing your website to be accessed by visitors. In this article, we will discuss how to configure nameserver settings for your website on different web hosting platforms.
1. cPanel
cPanel is a popular web hosting control panel that provides an easy-to-use interface for managing your website’s hosting settings. To configure nameserver settings for your website on cPanel, follow these steps:
- Log in to your cPanel account
- Click on “Zone Editor” under the “Domains” section
- Select the domain name for which you want to configure nameservers
- Click on “Manage” next to the “NS” (Nameservers) record
- Enter your new nameservers in the fields provided and click on “Save”
2. Plesk
Plesk is another popular web hosting control panel that allows you to manage your website’s hosting settings. To configure nameserver settings for your website on Plesk, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Plesk account
- Click on “Websites & Domains” in the left-hand menu
- Select the domain name for which you want to configure nameservers
- Click on “DNS Settings” in the top menu
- Scroll down to the “Advanced DNS” section and click on “Add Record”
- Select “NS” as the record type, enter your new nameservers, and click on “OK”
3. Cloudflare
Cloudflare is a content delivery network (CDN) that provides website security and performance enhancements. To configure nameserver settings for your website on Cloudflare, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Cloudflare account
- Select the domain name for which you want to configure nameservers
- Click on the “DNS” tab in the top menu
- Scroll down to the “Nameservers” section and click on “Change”
- Enter your new nameservers in the fields provided and click on “Save”
4. GoDaddy
GoDaddy is a popular domain registrar and web hosting provider that offers an easy-to-use interface for managing your website’s hosting settings. To configure nameserver settings for your website on GoDaddy, follow these steps:
- Log in to your GoDaddy account
- Click on “Manage Domains” in the top menu
- Select the domain name for which you want to configure nameservers
- Click on “Manage DNS” in the “DNS” section
- Scroll down to the “Nameservers” section and click on “Change”
- Enter your new nameservers in the fields provided and click on “Save”