Changing nameservers for non-technical individuals may seem like a daunting task, but fear not! This tutorial will guide you through the process step-by-step. If you want to integrate Cloudflare or Ezoic into your website, you will primarily need to change your nameservers. This is an essential step in connecting both platforms to your website or blog. The good news is that changing nameservers is as easy as A, B, and C, and you won’t need to hire a web developer or spend any money.
In this tutorial, I will teach you how to change nameservers for your website or blog. But before we proceed, let’s first understand what nameservers are. Nameservers play a crucial role in translating a domain’s name into an IP address. They are essential for all websites.
Now, let’s learn how to change nameservers. As I mentioned earlier, this process is straightforward, and you can do it yourself without needing external assistance. However, to make changes to nameservers, you will need access to your cPanel or client area on your hosting provider.
For non-technical individuals, your hosting dashboard serves as a centralized place where you can access all your website files and debug issues, particularly those caused by Content Management Systems like WordPress. If you don’t have your login details, reach out to your web developer or the person who helped you develop your website.
For this tutorial, I will be using my hosting provider, TrueHosts, as an example. If you are new to website hosting, I recommend giving them a try. Now, let’s begin the step-by-step process:
1. Log in to your dashboard using your login details.
2. Navigate to the menu. Note that the interface may vary depending on your hosting provider.
3. Click on “Domain” and then “My Domain.” You can search for these options, as they should be located around the menu area.
4. Locate your domain name and click on “Settings” or the respective menu option associated with your domain name.
5. Click on “Manage Nameservers.” Here, you will see a new window with options to use “Default Nameservers” or “Custom Nameservers.” Default nameservers come with your hosting plan, while custom nameservers allow you to change the existing ones.
6. Select “Custom Nameservers” and enter the new nameservers you want to change to.
7. After entering the new nameservers, click on the “Save” or “Change Nameservers” button to save the changes.
You will receive a notification indicating whether your nameserver change was successful or not. If the change doesn’t take effect, reach out to your hosting provider as it may be an issue on their end.
The time it takes for nameservers to change may vary. This could be due to your hosting provider or the nameserver you are integrating with. In most cases, the changes take effect within 5 minutes. However, in some instances, you may need to wait up to 24 hours for the changes to fully propagate. Please note that your website may go offline temporarily during this process. If the changes don’t take effect after 24 hours, contact your hosting provider to investigate the issue.
In conclusion, changing nameservers is not as difficult as it may seem. It is a simple process that only requires your cPanel or client area login details to make the necessary changes. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please leave a comment below.