Guides tagged “nameservers”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about nameservers, sorted A-Z.
15 guides
Configure Basic WebHost Manager Setup in WHM
Walk through WHM's Basic WebHost Manager Setup page. Set contact details, the main shared IP, default nameservers and home directory, and review the settings new admins miss.
Configure the Plesk DNS template and server-wide DNS settings
Edit the Plesk server DNS template, set your own nameservers, SOA values and default records, apply changes to existing zones, and run Plesk as master or slave DNS.
DNS propagation and TTL explained: why DNS changes take time
Why a DNS or nameserver change reaches people at different times, what TTL controls, how long propagation really takes and how to plan a move with near-zero downtime.
Domain not resolving? Troubleshoot DNS step by step
Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN and "server IP address could not be found" by checking registration, nameservers, A records, propagation and local DNS cache.
Give each reseller their own branded nameservers on a master reseller plan
Set up white-label nameservers per reseller on a master reseller plan: glue records, DNS A records, setting the reseller's nameservers in WHM and what customers enter.
How DNS resolves a domain name, step by step
Follow a DNS lookup from your browser through the resolver, root servers, TLD servers and authoritative nameservers, and see where caching and TTL fit in.
How to set up private nameservers with cPanel & WHM
Set up private nameservers such as ns1.example.com for your cPanel server. Register child records at the registrar, set them in WHM, add A records and test with dig.
Manage DNS records in Plesk (A, CNAME, MX, TXT)
Add, edit and remove DNS records in Plesk, understand the DNS template, switch between master and slave DNS, and point a domain to external services.
Nameservers vs DNS records: what is the difference?
Nameservers decide who answers for your domain; DNS records are the answers. Learn when to change nameservers, when to edit a single record, and what each choice affects.
Point your domain to MdmHost: change nameservers at GoDaddy, Namecheap, Name.com and more
Update your domain's nameservers at GoDaddy, Namecheap, Name.com, Dynadot, 123 Reg or LogicBoxes registrars so your domain loads your MdmHost hosting.
Sell domain names together with hosting as a reseller
Bundle domain registration with your reseller hosting: registering and transferring domains, connecting nameservers, automating with WHMCS registrar modules and renewals.
Set up a cPanel DNS cluster in WHM (root guide)
Link cPanel servers or dedicated DNS-only servers in a DNS cluster as root: roles, API tokens, synchronisation and checks so zones stay online if one server fails.
Set up DirectAdmin Multi Server DNS clustering
Connect DirectAdmin servers with Multi Server Setup so DNS zones sync automatically, run dedicated nameserver boxes, and check that zones replicate correctly.
Set up private nameservers as a DirectAdmin reseller
Create white-label nameservers such as ns1.yourbrand.com as a DirectAdmin reseller: assign IPs, create the nameserver records, register glue at the registrar and set defaults.
WHM initial setup: first steps after installing cPanel
The first things to do in WHM after a fresh cPanel install, from the licence agreement, contact email and nameservers to the hostname, resolvers and early security settings.
Browse by topic
- Getting startedYour first hour with a new server: access, logins and basics.69 guides
- cPanelFiles, databases, email, domains and every cPanel tool, step by step.37 guides
- WHM & resellingWHM, packages, reseller accounts, WHMReseller and running a hosting brand.49 guides
- WordPressInstall, secure, speed up, migrate and fix WordPress sites.40 guides
- Email & webmailMailboxes, webmail, forwarders, spam filters and email delivery.37 guides
- DomainsRegistering, transferring and managing domains and nameservers.20 guides
- SSL certificatesFree AutoSSL, Let's Encrypt, paid certificates and HTTPS.19 guides
- CloudLinuxCloudLinux setup and use: LVE limits, CloudLinux Manager, CageFS and PHP/Node.js selectors.31 guides
- LiteSpeedLiteSpeed Web Server, LSCache and the LiteSpeed Cache plugin: install, settings and tuning.30 guides
- Imunify360Malware scanning, firewall and proactive defence with Imunify360.23 guides
- SoftaculousInstall, update, clone and back up apps with Softaculous.23 guides
- WP SquaredcPanel's WordPress platform: sites, plugins, staging and backups.9 guides
- SitePadBuild and publish websites with the SitePad builder.9 guides
- SitejetDesign, edit and publish sites with the Sitejet builder.9 guides
- WHMResellerAlpha and master resellers with WHMReseller: install, setup and use.12 guides
- VirtFusionInstall, set up and manage VirtFusion: hypervisors, packages, servers and WHMCS integration.7 guides
- VirtualizorManage your VPS with Virtualizor: power, OS reinstall, VNC, IPs and backups.30 guides
- PleskWebsites, email, databases and settings in the Plesk panel.52 guides
- DirectAdminUsers, domains, email and reseller tools in DirectAdmin.40 guides
- WHMCSBilling, automation, products and client management with WHMCS.51 guides
- Control panelscPanel & WHM, Plesk, DirectAdmin and other panels on your VPS.106 guides
- SecurityKeys, passwords, firewalls and keeping a server patched.115 guides
- Networking & DNSIP addresses, reverse DNS, ports and traffic.34 guides
- Websites & appsWeb servers, WordPress, PHP, Node.js, SSL and app hosting.52 guides
- DatabasesMySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis and MongoDB on a VPS.64 guides
- Billing & accountInvoices, renewals, the client area and your account.9 guides
- TroubleshootingWhen something is not working: checks and fixes.68 guides
- Linux VPSSSH, packages, services and everyday Linux administration.70 guides
- Windows VPS & RDPRemote Desktop, Windows Server settings and Admin RDP tips.58 guides
- Docker & DevOpsContainers, Git deploys, automation, monitoring and backups.58 guides
Still stuck?
Ask MdmHost AI for a quick answer, or open a ticket and our team will take a look. We are here 24/7.