Overview
This article explains how to update your domain's nameservers to point to DreamHost and what DNS changes occur after this update.
Before proceeding, make sure you've reviewed the DNS overview article and understand the different types of DNS records associated with your domain.
FAQs
What happens after nameservers are changed?
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Pointing your nameservers to DreamHost points ALL of your domain's DNS records. In this way, all of your website's services will then be managed at DreamHost.
What about my custom DNS records?
If you have custom DNS records already configured at your current host, they will no longer function. Make sure you first create custom DNS records in your DreamHost panel to point back to your old host for any services you wish to continue hosting with them (such as email). You must contact your old hosting company for this DNS information.
Where do I change my nameservers?
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You must log in to the company where you purchased your domain registration (the Registrar). Within their panel, you'll point the nameservers to DreamHost.
What are DreamHost's nameservers?
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At your third-party registrar, update your nameservers to the DreamHost nameservers shown below:
- ns1.dreamhost.com 162.159.26.14
- ns2.dreamhost.com 162.159.26.81
- ns3.dreamhost.com 162.159.27.84
When updating your nameservers at your registrar, you should only have to add the nameserver URL, not the IP. The IPs are listed above, just in case your registrar asks for them.
Registrar links
The following list provides links to popular registrars explaining how to update nameservers:
- arvixe.com
- aws.amazon.com
- bluehost.com
- eNom.com
- gandi.net
- godaddy.com
- google domains
- hostgator.com
- inmotionhosting.com
- IONOS
- justhost.com
- name.com
- namecheap.com
- networksolutions
DNS Propagation
Nameservers can take 4-72 hours to fully update online. This is known as DNS propagation. View this article for further details about this process.