In order for people to find your website, you will need to configure DNS and set nameservers. You can either use our nameservers, or you can use third-party name servers. Either way, you would need to configure them so your domain works with your Greenix360 web hosting account.
DNS is an acronym for Domain Name Server, and is the system used to translate word-based addresses of systems (like 'www.example.com') to the numerical IP (Internet Protocol) address of the computer or system that should be located at that address. All computers and systems on the Internet use addresses that look similar to: 1.2.34.56.
1&1
See 1&1's detailed instructions here: http://help.1and1.com/domains-c36931/manage-domains-c79822/dns-c37586/use-your-own-name-server-for-a-1and1-domain-a594904.html.
Greenix360
If you registered your domain through Greenix360, you'll need to login to the Client Portal. Then:
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Click My Domains
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Click Manage Domain, next to the domain in question
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Click the Registrar Lock tab and then click the Disable Registrar Lock button
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Click the Management Tools tab
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Click Register Nameservers from the available options
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Enter your nameserver, 'ns1.URL.com' and the IP address
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Click the Save Changes button
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Repeat for 'ns2.URL.com' and click the Save Changes button
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Click the Nameservers tab
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Enter your nameservers in the Nameservers text fields
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Click the blue Change Nameservers button to save your changes
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Navigate back to the Registrar Lock tab and reenable it via the Enable Registrar Lock button
DirectNIC
See DirectNIC's detailed instructions here: https://directnic.com/knowledge/article/35:how+do+i+create+nameservers+for+my+domain+name%3F.
DomainSite
See DomainSite's detailed instructions here: http://support.name.com/entries/21479216-How-do-I-create-custom-name-servers-glue-records-.
Enom
See Enom's detailed instructions here: http://www.enom.com/help/faq_dns.asp.
Scroll down towards the bottom of the page. In the 'Can I have my nameservers registered?' section, note that Register DNS option can be found by navigating to Domains, then Advanced Settings, and finally Register a Name Server.
GoDaddy
See GoDaddy's detailed instructions here: http://support.godaddy.com/help/article/664/setting-nameservers-for-your-domain-names.
MyDomain
(Also applies to Dotster)
See MyDomain's detailed instructions here: http://www.mydomain.com/knowledgebase/beta/article.bml?ArticleID=166.
Namecheap
See Namecheap's detailed instructions here: https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/768/10/how-do-i-register-private-nameservers-for-my-domain.
Network Solutions
See Network Solutions detailed instructions here: http://www.networksolutions.com/support/create-a-new-name-server/.
OpenSRS
See OpenSRS's detailed instructions here: http://help.opensrs.com/entries/41962727-Adding-modifying-and-deleting-nameservers.
Register.com
See Register.com's detailed instructions here: http://help.register.com/#Account Information/How_Do_I_Change_My_DNSSettings.htm?Highlight=add nameserver.
Weebly
See Weebly's detailed instructions here: http://kb.weebly.com/domain-settings.html.
WebsiteSpot.com
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Log in to your Account Manager
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Next to Domains, click Launch
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Click the domain name you want to use to register as your own nameserver
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In the Settings tab, click Manage next to Hostnames
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Click Add Hostname
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Enter the hostname you want to register
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Enter the two unique IP addresses you want to add to the host (nameservers need to be set to the IP address you've set up for your domain)
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Click Add