Change nameservers for my domains
Nameservers are your primary DNS controller, and changing your nameservers changes where you manage your DNS settings. Correct nameserver settings are critical to making sure your email and website work correctly. Your domain must be registered with 123 Reg in your account to change nameservers.
- Sign in to your 123 Reg Domain Control Center. (Need help logging in? Find your username or password.)
- Select your domain to access the Domain Settings page.
- Select Manage DNS to access your zone file.
- Select Change in the Nameservers section.
- Choose the option that works best for you:
- Connect my domain to a website I've built: Use our wizard to connect your domain to a website built elsewhere, such as Squarespace, Weebly or WordPress.
- I want to use 123 Reg default nameservers (recommended): We'll automatically update your domain to a set of 123 Reg nameservers. This option is only available if you're not currently using 123 Reg nameservers.
- Enter my own nameservers (advanced): Enter the nameservers given to you by your hosting provider.
- Select Save or Connect.
- Check the box next to Yes, I consent to update Nameservers for the selected domain(s).
Note: You'll need to verify your identity if you have domain protection on your domain. We'll send a verification code automatically if you've had 2-step verification (2SV) enabled in your account for more than 72 hours. Otherwise, select Send Password and we'll send a one-time password to your registrant email address.
Most DNS updates take effect within an hour, but could take up to 48 hours to update globally.
Related steps
- Transfer your domain to 123 Reg to make managing DNS easier and more secure.
- Use 123 Reg default nameservers and connect to another site by changing your A record.
More info
- Some domains may have special requirements for nameserver settings.
- If your domain isn't registered or hosted with 123 Reg, you can also manage DNS with us by adding Hosted DNS.