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How To Change The DNS Settings For Your New Domain
August 7th, 2009
This procedure varies depending on your domain registrar and host provider, but the concept is the exact same thing. All you have to remember are 2 key terms:
- DNS Transfer
- Name servers
As long as you keep these terms in mind then adjusting your DNS settings will not be all that complicated.
So, here is an example with the domain registrar, NameCheap, and the hosting company HostGator.
First, you have to log into your NameCheap account and then click on the manage domains tab:
Then select the domain you want to transfer:
Then on the left pane choose the option Domain Name Server Setup:
Enter in the nameservers for your hosting provider in the first 2 fields.
If you have HostGator as your host provider, just log into your cpanel account and scroll all the way to the bottom. On the left pane the nameservers you need to enter for your domain will be listed:
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