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QUESTION: How do I register the two name servers that I setup myself?

ANSWER:

The Domain Host Information section is used for registering name servers. You are not required to enter anything under Domain Host Information. It is used to connect a network to the Internet so that you can host a web site or setup your own mail servers. This should not be confused with connecting to the Internet through AOL or MSN. In those cases a person connects to the ISP's network and through them to the Internet. Registering name servers connects a network to the Internet directly.

As you might expect, it is neither simple, inexpensive, nor something to be undertaken lightly. First, a person has to have a network, which means having the skills to setup and troubleshoot servers of various kinds. Second, two static IP addresses are required, one for each name server. If you understand what is involved and have made the necessary preparations, please follow the steps below to register your name servers. First, you must log in to your account.

Step 1:
Click Domain Names from your Account Management page.

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Step 2:
Select the domain name you wish to modify by checking the box next to it and click Modify DNS.

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Step 3:
Enter the name server information in the space provided and click Save Changes.

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Allow 48 hours for the name servers to be registered. The reason for the delay is complex, but has to do with the fact that there are several networks that whose records must be updated in order for your name servers to be recognized. As they are administered by different agencies this takes time. Within 48 hours, you should be able to use your new name servers.

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