How to manage nameservers for Network Solutions domains

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<p>Custom Nameservers or Private Nameservers allow you to brand your domain with your business name. It masks the relations you have with your <a href="https://www.networksolutions.com/hosting" target="_blank">hosting provider</a>. Note that your hosting provider will not be listed in the WHOIS database when you set up custom nameservers, as it will reflect your custom setup instead. You can find the domain registrar in WHOIS, which may be different from your actual web host, to ensure a layer of privacy and branding for your online presence. You still have the option to revert to Network Solutions' default nameservers if necessary.</p>

<p>When you use custom nameservers, your hosting provider will not appear in the WHOIS database, as the nameserver details reflect your custom configuration. The WHOIS record will still show your domain registrar, which may be different from your web host, providing added privacy and branding. You can switch back to your hosting provider’s default nameservers at any time if needed.</p>

<div class="alert alert-warning">Important: You can only use the Advanced DNS section when your nameservers default to us.</div>

<p>In this article, we will discuss:</p>

<ul>
	<li><a href="#custom-nameservers">How to create custom nameservers</a></li>
	<li><a href="#replacing-custom-nameservers">Deleting or replacing custom nameservers</a></li>
	<li><a href="#default-nameserver">Reverting to default nameserver settings</a></li>
	<li><a href="#Review">Review</a></li>
	<li><a href="#Related-articles">Related articles</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2><a id="custom-nameservers"></a><strong>How to create custom nameservers</strong></h2>

<p>Follow the steps below to create custom nameservers for your domain name.</p>

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	<li>Log in to your account via <a href="https://www.networksolutions.com/my-account/login" target="_blank">https://www.networksolutions.com/my-account/login</a>.</li>
	<li>On the left side of the page, select <strong>Domain</strong>.<br />
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	<img alt="Domain Home Page" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/domain-home-page.png" style="max-width: 80%;" /><br />
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	<li>Choose the domain you want to modify and click <strong>Settings</strong>. If you only have one domain, proceed to step 4.<br />
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	<img alt="Domain List" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/dns/domain-list-tab.png" style="max-width: 90%;" /><br />
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	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Scroll down to the <strong>Advanced Tools</strong> section, then click the <strong>Custom Nameservers</strong> link.<br />
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	<img alt="Domain Customer Nameserver" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/dns/domain-advance-tools.png" style="max-width: 90%;" /><br />
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	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Click <strong>+ Nameserver</strong> to add a nameserver.<br />
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	<img alt="Add Custom Nameserver" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/dns/domain-custom-nameserver-add.png" style="max-width: 90%;" /><br />
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	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Enter the nameserver and IP address for your new nameserver in the empty field. Click <strong>add</strong>.<br />
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	<img alt="Add Custom Nameserver" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/dns/domain-custom-nameserver.png" style="max-width: 90%;" /><br />
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	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>You have created a custom nameserver. Please wait for up to 72 hours for changes to take place across the internet.</li>
	<li>To create another custom nameserver, repeat the steps above.</li>
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<h2><a id="replacing-custom-nameservers"></a><strong>Deleting or replacing custom nameservers</strong></h2>

<ol>
	<li>Log in to your account via <a href="https://www.networksolutions.com/my-account/login" target="_blank">https://www.networksolutions.com/my-account/login</a>.</li>
	<li>On the left side of the page, select <strong>Domain</strong>.<br />
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	<img alt="Domain Home Page" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/domain-home-page.png" style="max-width: 80%;" /><br />
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	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Choose the domain you want to modify and click <strong>Settings</strong>. If you only have one domain, proceed to step 4.<br />
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	<img alt="Domain List" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/dns/domain-list-tab.png" style="max-width: 90%;" /><br />
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	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Scroll down to the <strong>Advanced Tools</strong> section, then click the <strong>Custom Nameservers</strong> link.<br />
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	<img alt="Domain Customer Nameserver" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/dns/domain-advance-tools.png" style="max-width: 90%;" /><br />
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	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Click the trash bin icon to remove the added nameserver. To add or replace it with another nameserver, follow Steps 5 and 6 under <a href="#custom-nameservers">creating customer nameservers</a><br />
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	<img alt="Delete Customer Nameserver" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/dns/domain-custom-nameserver-delete.png" style="max-width: 90%;" /></li>
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<h2><a id="default-nameserver"></a><strong>Reverting to default nameserver settings</strong></h2>

<ol>
	<li>Log in to your account via <a href="https://www.networksolutions.com/my-account/login" target="_blank">https://www.networksolutions.com/my-account/login</a>.</li>
	<li>On the left side of the page, select <strong>Domain</strong>.<br />
	<br />
	<img alt="Domain Home Page" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/domain-home-page.png" style="max-width: 80%;" /><br />
	<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Choose the domain you want to modify and click <strong>Settings</strong>. If you only have one domain, proceed to step 4.<br />
	<br />
	<img alt="Domain List" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/dns/domain-list-tab.png" style="max-width: 90%;" /><br />
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	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Scroll down to the <strong>Advanced Tools</strong> section, then click <strong>Manage</strong>.<br />
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	<img alt="Advance Tools Manage" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/dns/domain-advance-tools-manage.png" style="max-width: 90%;" /><br />
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	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A pop-up will explain how crucial updating nameservers is. Click <strong>Continue</strong> to proceed with updating your nameservers.<br />
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	<img alt="Advance Tools Manage" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/dns/domain-advance-tools-manage-ns.png" style="max-width: 80%;" /><br />
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	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Click on the <strong>Revert to Defaults</strong> link.<br />
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	<img alt="Revert" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/dns/domain-advance-tools-manage-ns-revert.png" style="max-width: 80%;" /><br />
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	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The nameservers for your domain will go back to their original settings. If you have added custom nameservers, they will also be lost. Click <strong>Revert</strong>.<br />
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	<img alt="Revert" src="https://content.networksolutions.com/netsol/img/domains/dns/domain-advance-tools-manage-ns-revert1.png" style="max-width: 80%;" /><br />
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	Your request to revert to the default nameservers has been submitted. Check back shortly to confirm the changes in your Account Manager.</li>
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<h2><a id="Review"></a><strong>Review</strong></h2>

<p>Custom nameservers allow you to brand your <a href="https://www.networksolutions.com/domains" target="_blank">domain</a> records. In your Account Manager, you have the option to create/edit and replace your custom nameservers. Moreover, if you decide to restore it to your web hosting provider's nameservers, you still have the ability to do so. In that way, you can manage your DNS records better with Network Solutions.</p>
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<h2><a id="Related-articles"></a><strong>Related articles</strong></h2>

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://www.networksolutions.com/blog/how-to-find-website-hosting-provider/" target="_blank">How To Find Who Hosts a Website: A Complete Guide</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.networksolutions.com/help/article/manage-dns-adns-records" target="_blank">How to Manage DNS and Advanced DNS Records</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.networksolutions.com/help/article/ns-what-is-dns" target="_blank">DNS: Guide to Understanding Domain Name System</a></li>
</ul>
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