Are you looking to change your Namecheap DNS servers but not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of updating your DNS servers with Namecheap, step by step.
Before we dive into the details, let’s first understand what DNS servers are and why they are important. DNS stands for Domain Name System, and it is like the phonebook of the internet. When you type in a website address (e.g., www.example.com) into your web browser, the DNS server translates that human-readable domain name into an IP address that computers use to locate the website’s server on the internet.
Now, let’s get started on how to change your Namecheap DNS servers:
Step 1: Log in to your Namecheap account
Go to the Namecheap website and log in to your account using your username and password.
Step 2: Access your Domain List
Once you are logged in, click on the ‘Account’ tab and select ‘Domain List’ from the drop-down menu. This will display a list of all the domains you have registered with Namecheap.
Step 3: Choose the domain you want to update
From the list of domains, select the one for which you want to change the DNS servers. Click on the ‘Manage’ button next to the domain name.
Step 4: Go to the Nameservers section
In the domain management dashboard, look for the ‘Nameservers’ section. Here, you will see the current DNS servers that are being used for your domain.
Step 5: Update the Nameservers
Click on the ‘Edit’ button next to the Nameservers section. You will have the option to choose between ‘Namecheap BasicDNS’, ‘Namecheap Web Hosting DNS’, ‘Custom DNS’, and ‘Namecheap PremiumDNS’. Select ‘Custom DNS’ if you want to enter custom DNS server addresses.
Step 6: Enter the new DNS server addresses
If you selected ‘Custom DNS’, you will see fields where you can enter the new DNS server addresses. You will typically have two fields for primary and secondary DNS servers. Enter the new DNS server addresses provided by your hosting provider or DNS service.
Step 7: Save the changes
After entering the new DNS server addresses, click on the ‘Save Changes’ button to update the Nameservers for your domain. It may take some time for the changes to propagate across the internet, so be patient.
