A nameserver tells the internet which DNS provider controls the records for a domain. Changing nameservers can move DNS control from one company to another, so beginners should be careful because website records, email records, verification records, and redirects may stop working if they are not copied or recreated correctly.
How Nameserver Works
Nameservers identify which DNS service is authoritative for a domain. When a registrar points the domain to a particular nameserver set, DNS lookups are answered using the records managed there.
Simple Example
You switch a domain’s nameservers from the registrar’s DNS service to the hosting provider’s DNS service.
Why It Matters for Beginners
This matters because changing nameservers can move control of all DNS records at once. Beginners should know where current records are managed before making that change.
A Common Mistake
Changing nameservers without recreating the DNS records needed for the website and email.
Related Terms
- DNS
- Domain Name
- A Record
- CNAME Record
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