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Creating NS Records

An NS record allows you to give authority for managing your domain or subdomain DNS to third-party nameservers. When creating an NS record, the subdomain has a zone file, different than that of the main domain, on the third-party nameserver.

In the Total DNS Control Panel, you can view your NS records in the NS (Name Servers) section. Nameservers you set through the Domain Manager display as "Informational". You can only change these nameservers through the Domain Manager. The NS records you created through Total DNS display the host name and the nameservers you are using to manage the subdomain.

NOTE: You must set up a corresponding zone file for the domain with the third-party provider.

To Create an NS Record

1. Log in to your Account Manager.
2. In the My Products section, click Domain Manager.
3. Click the domain name for which you want to create an NS record.
4. In the Total DNS section, click the Total DNS Control hyperlink.
5. Click Add New NS Record.
6. Complete the following:

   Host Name

   The host name or domain the NS record is linked to.

   Points to Host Name

   The nameservers you want to use to manage your domain.

   TTL

   The time increment for which the server should cache the information.

7. Click OK.