{"id":203,"date":"2026-02-12T06:02:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=203"},"modified":"2026-02-12T06:28:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:28:42","slug":"how-to-manage-domain-nameservers","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/kb\/how-to-manage-domain-nameservers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage Your Domain \u2013 Change Nameservers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#9c9c9c\" class=\"has-inline-color\">You can manage your domain nameservers easily through the Packetra client portal. In this guide, we will walk you through how to change your domain nameservers to either default or custom values.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-alert\">This article is only applicable to those who have an account with <strong>Packetra <\/strong>and it assumes that you are already logged into the portal. Don&#8217;t have a Domain yet? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/packetra.com\/domains\"><strong>Domain Choices<\/strong><\/a>. If you already have one feel free to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.packetra.com\/login\">login<\/a><\/strong> to follow the guide below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading step-heading\">Navigate to your Domain section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, click the <strong>Domains<\/strong> tab in the top navigation. Then select <strong>My Domains<\/strong> from the dropdown menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen1-1024x326.png\" alt=\"Click Domains and My Domains to goto your list of domains for nameserver management\" class=\"wp-image-212\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen1-1024x326.png 1024w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen1-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen1-768x245.png 768w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen1-60x19.png 60w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen1-100x32.png 100w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen1.png 1481w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading step-heading\">Select Your Domain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, find the domain you wish to manage in <strong>My Domains<\/strong>. Click on it to open the domain details page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen2-1024x487.png\" alt=\"Select your domain from the My Domains list.\" class=\"wp-image-213\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen2-1024x487.png 1024w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen2-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen2-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen2-60x29.png 60w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen2-100x48.png 100w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen2.png 1481w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading step-heading\">Change Your Domain Nameservers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, click the Nameservers button on the left side panel. You will see two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Default<\/strong> \u2013 Uses Packetra&#8217;s nameservers, allowing you to manage DNS records directly in the portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom<\/strong> \u2013 Points your domain to a third-party provider such as Cloudflare, where you manage your DNS records externally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen3-1024x487.png\" alt=\"Click Nameservers tab, on screen you can manage domain nameservers and click apply.\" class=\"wp-image-214\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen3-1024x487.png 1024w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen3-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen3-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen3-60x29.png 60w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen3-100x48.png 100w, https:\/\/packetra.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art_2_domain_screen3.png 1481w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter your desired nameservers and click the <strong>Change Nameservers<\/strong> button to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><br><br><strong><strong>Will my nameserver be changed right away?<\/strong><\/strong><br>Your change processes immediately. However, it can take up to 24 hours (86,400 seconds) to propagate fully across the internet.<br><br><strong>Can I manage DNS records in the portal with custom nameservers?<\/strong><br>No. If you set custom nameservers, DNS record management inside the Packetra portal is disabled. You manage your records at the third-party provider instead. If you want to manage your domain nameservers with Packetra, you leave it as <strong>Default<\/strong>.<br><br><strong>Should I use the portal or my hosting account for DNS?<\/strong><br>We strongly recommend using the nameservers that come with your hosting account. This allows you to create subdomains, TXT records, and other entries in one place (cPanel\/DirectAdmin) and have them apply immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-success\"><strong>Good to Know<\/strong><br>Nameserver changes take effect on our end instantly, but full global propagation can take up to 24 hours. During this time, some visitors may see the old DNS while others see the new one. Additionally, if you are migrating to Packetra from another provider, update your nameservers as the final step after you have moved all your content. If you have any issues with your service, open a support ticket through the <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.packetra.com\/submitticket.php\"><strong>client portal<\/strong><\/a> and our team will assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can manage your domain nameservers easily through the Packetra client portal. In this guide, we will walk you through how to change your domain nameservers to either default or custom values. Navigate to your Domain section First, click the Domains tab in the top navigation. 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