Overview
You can create custom (vanity) nameservers for any domain registered with DreamHost, replacing the default ns1.dreamhost.com-style nameservers with your own, such as ns1.example.com — the custom nameservers work the same way but reflect your domain name.
Background
Nameservers direct traffic for your domain to the appropriate server. You can create custom nameservers for domains registered with DreamHost. For example, if your domain is example.com, the default nameservers are:
ns1.dreamhost.com ns2.dreamhost.com ns3.dreamhost.com
You can update these to use your own domain, like:
ns1.example.com ns2.example.com ns3.example.com
These nameservers work the same way but reflect your domain name. Follow the steps listed below to set up custom nameservers in your panel.
How do I create custom nameservers in the panel?
To create a personalized nameserver in the panel:
- Navigate to the Manage Domains page.
- Under the Domains column, check the box next to your domain.
- Click the Nameservers button.
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When the Nameservers page opens, select the Use another host's nameservers tab to change your nameservers.
If these new nameservers are hosted at another company, enter the non-DreamHost IP address for each corresponding vanity nameserver. If you want the new nameservers to be hosted at DreamHost, use DreamHost's Nameserver IPs.
- Click the Confirm button to save.