In the world of web hosting and domain management, a nameserver plays a crucial role in directing internet traffic to the correct web server. A nameserver acts as the bridge between human-readable domain names (like www.example.com) and their corresponding IP addresses (like 192.0.2.1), which are used by computers to locate each other on the Internet.
Therefore, properly setting up a nameserver is a fundamental task for anyone managing a website. It ensures that visitors can reliably access the website.
If you use the Plesk panel to manage your website, it offers various server management tasks, including DNS configuration. Its intuitive graphical interface makes it easier for administrators to manage their server’s resources, websites, and domains. Creating a nameserver in the Plesk Panel involves configuring DNS settings for your domain, registering your nameserver with a domain registrar, and ensuring that your server is set up to handle DNS requests effectively.
This guide will walk you through creating a nameserver using the Plesk Panel, from initial login to testing your configuration. Whether you are a seasoned IT professional or a newcomer to web hosting, this step-by-step tutorial will help you set up and manage your nameservers confidently.
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Steps to Create Nameserver in the Plesk Panel
➔ Open your web browser, navigate to your Plesk Panel login page, and enter your username and password to log in.
➔ Once you log in, In the Plesk dashboard, go to ‘Websites & Domains.’
➔ In that,Select the domain for which you want to create a nameserver.
➔ Navigate to the ‘Hosting & DNS’ section.
➔ Click on ‘DNS’
➔ In the DNS Settings page, click on ‘Add Record.’
➔ You need to choose NS (Name Server) from the drop-down menu.
➔ After that, you have to fill in the data as given:
- Domain name: Leave this field blank for the NS record.
- TTL: You can set your nameserver’s TTL (Time-To-Live) in seconds. For now, leave it blank.
- Name server: Enter ns.yourdomainname.com
➔ Click ‘OK’ to save the record.
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That’s it! By following these steps, you can successfully create and configure a nameserver in the Plesk Panel.