An NS record is used to point a subdomain to a set of name servers. They should only be used for subdomains and not the main domain. If you wish to point the (main) domain to a set of nameservers, please refer to this guide instead.

NS records are appropriate to use when you want to use different nameservers for a subdomain - resulting in the main domain and subdomain having different sets of nameservers.

 

An example of a set of NS records

NS_Record_Example.png

Note: If you wish to setup a DNS record with Name.com, it's important to note you need to use our nameservers - so name.com manages and hosts your DNS. Domains registered with Name.com use our nameservers by default. However, in order to point your domain to our nameservers or verify they are correctly pointed, please see our guide for default name servers.

Once you are using our nameservers, follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to your Name.com account.
  2. Click on the MY DOMAINS link, located on the top right of the navigation.
  3. Click on the domain name you wish to create an NS records for.
  4. Click Manage DNS Records. 
  5. Here you will add the desired NS record, provided by your host. You would create at least two records since you need a minimum of two nameservers for it to resolve.

    First NS record:
    • Select NS in the Type drop-down menu.
    • Enter the subdomain in Host field blank
    • Enter or copy+paste the nameserver into the Answer field.
    • Leave TTL as 300 (default)
    • Click the Add Record button.

    NS1_Example.png
    Second NS record    :
    • Follow the same steps as in the first record, but add the second nameserver in the Answer field.

    NS2_Example.png

Once the records are created, the domain should be working within 24 hours.