When you decide to host your website with WebPower, one of the essential steps to get your website up and running is to update your domain name servers (DNS) to point to WebPower's name servers. This process is crucial for ensuring that your domain name correctly resolves to your WebPower hosting account. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to change your name servers to WebPower.
Why Change Your Name Servers?
Name servers, also known as DNS servers, are responsible for translating human-readable domain names (like www.yourwebsite.com) into IP addresses that computers use to locate websites and other resources on the internet. When you update your name servers to point to WebPower, it means that any requests to access your domain will be directed to WebPower's hosting servers.
Changing your name servers is necessary if:
- You are launching a new website hosted with WebPower.
- You are migrating an existing website to WebPower from another hosting provider.
WebPower Name Servers
Before you proceed with changing your name servers, make sure you have the correct name server information provided by WebPower. In your case, the WebPower name servers are:
- Primary Name Server (NS1): ns1.webpower.uk
- Secondary Name Server (NS2): ns2.webpower.uk
How to Change Your Name Servers
Changing your name servers usually involves accessing your domain registrar's control panel or website and making the necessary adjustments. Here are the general steps to change your name servers to WebPower:
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Log In to Your Domain Registrar's Account: Visit the website of the company where you registered your domain (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains). Log in to your account using your credentials.
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Locate Your Domain: In your domain registrar's dashboard, find the domain you want to update the name servers for. There should be an option for managing or configuring the domain.
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Access DNS Settings or Name Server Settings: Look for an option called "DNS Settings," "Name Servers," or something similar. Click on it to access the settings for your domain.
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Change Name Server Information: In the DNS or Name Server settings, you'll typically see fields where you can enter the name server information. Replace the existing name servers with the WebPower name servers:
- Primary Name Server (NS1): ns1.webpower.uk
- Secondary Name Server (NS2): ns2.webpower.uk
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Save Changes: After entering the new name servers, save your changes. This step might involve clicking a "Save" or "Update" button.
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Propagation Time: Keep in mind that DNS changes may take some time to propagate across the internet. It can vary from a few hours to 48 hours or more. During this time, some visitors might still see your old website if they are accessing it through cached DNS records.
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Verify the Update: After some time has passed, you can verify that the name server update is complete by using online DNS lookup tools or by visiting your website to ensure it's loading from your WebPower hosting.
Conclusion
Changing your name servers to WebPower is a crucial step to ensure your domain is properly linked to your hosting account. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you should be able to update your name servers with ease. If you encounter any issues or have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to WebPower's support team for assistance.
Please note that specific instructions may vary depending on your domain registrar, so if you encounter any difficulties during this process, it's a good idea to consult your registrar's support documentation or contact their support team for guidance.
