The DNS may seem like an intimidating topic. Once you get used to the numerous abbreviations and new words, though, its structure is actually quite simple! Below, we’ll review the foundational terminology of DNS management and help walk you through the most common aspects of Nameservers and DNS Records you’ll need to deal with when Read More >
DNS and Nameserver Changes
Navigation:
To get your domain working on your server with InMotion Hosting, you will need to point your domain to our server. You can point your domain Using a DNS change or you can update your nameservers to ours. This information applies to all shared, VPS, Reseller, and Dedicated server plans.
Please be aware that it may take up to 24 hours before these changes begin to take effect. More info on this can be found in, How long do DNS changes take?
Nameservers for Shared, VPS, & Dedicated Accounts (not Resellers)
When updating your domain’s nameservers to point your domain to InMotion Hosting, you will need to use the following nameservers:
Nameservers for Shared, VPS, & Dedicated Servers | |
|---|---|
Hostname | IP Address |
ns1.inmotionhosting.com | 74.124.210.242 |
ns2.inmotionhosting.com | 70.39.150.2 |
Nameservers for Resellers (Not Shared, VPS or Dedicated Accounts)
When updating your domain’s nameservers to point your domain to a Reseller account, you will need to use the following nameservers:
Nameservers for Resellers | |
|---|---|
Hostname | IP Address |
ns1.servconfig.com | 216.194.168.112 |
ns2.servconfig.com | 70.39.146.236 |
As a reseller you can also use custom Nameservers, here is a link to our guide on Using Custom Nameservers as a Reseller.
Please be aware that it may take up to 24 hours before these changes begin to take effect. More info on this can be found in, How long do DNS changes take?
Changing nameservers at other registrars
Your nameservers will need to be updated at your domain’s registrar, such as GoDaddy.com or NetworkSolutions.com. If you’re unsure how to update your nameservers, please contact your current registrar for further assistance. For the more popular registrars, we do have documentation available to assist, located in the list below:
DNS and Nameserver Changes
Nameservers for Shared, VPS, & Dedicated Accounts (not Resellers) Nameservers for Resellers (Not Shared, VPS or Dedicated Accounts) Changing Nameservers at Other Registrars To get your domain working on your server with InMotion Hosting, you will need to point your domain to our server. You can point your domain Using a DNS change or you Read More >
WHMCS – “Use an existing domain and change the nameservers” Not Working
InMotion’s Reseller hosting lets you make money reselling hosting space. But what do you do if you get an error when trying to place an order? We’ve got you covered. In this article, you’ll be learning about the following error: “Use an existing domain and change the nameservers” Not Working You may have encountered this Read More >
How to Enable DNSSEC with Cloudflare
In this article, we cover how to implement domain name system security extensions (DNSSEC) with the Cloudflare content delivery network (CDN): Enable DNSSEC Verify DNSSEC is working DNSSEC provides an authentication layer by digitally signing a domain’s DNS records at the authoritative DNS server. With DNSSEC added to a domain, if the DNS cannot be Read More >
How to Use the Track DNS Tool in cPanel
The Track DNS tool in cPanel includes two great options that can be used to help manage your websites for your any of your webhosting accounts hosted with InMotion Hosting. These network tools allow you to look up domains and even run a trace route. Check out the steps below to see how to access Read More >
Performing a DNS Cleanup in WHM
As a Dedicated Server account owner, one of the things you have to keep track of is your DNS entries for your server. Over time, entries may accumulate and cause your DNS entries to be a long list of items that may include duplicate entries. WHM provides a maintenance tool called DNS Cleanup. Make sure Read More >
How to Make DNS Changes at Namecheap.com
If you have purchased a domain from a domain registrar called NameCheap and you intend to keep the domain registrar as NameCheap, then you will need to change the domain name servers in the NameCheap interface in order to use your domain with InMotion Hosting. The following tutorial will guide you through making the name Read More >
Wildcard Subdomains and DNS
You may need to set up a wildcard subdomain, and this can be done within your cPanel account. A wildcard DNS record is a record that matches requests for non-existent domain names. A wildcard DNS record is specified by using the * symbol to create a record for the *.example.com. The most common applications for Read More >
Making DNS Changes for your Dedicated Server Accounts
DNS —short for “Domain Name System”— includes the settings that enable your website and email to be found on the internet. When you are working with website accounts, it’s common to have a need to make changes to the DNS associated with the account. The easiest way to manage DNS for each website is through Read More >
How to Set Up Custom Nameservers for Resellers
With your reseller account, you have the ability to set up custom nameservers. This means your customers can point their domains to your hosting account with your unique branding. Instead of using the InMotion Hosting default nameservers your customers can use your custom nameservers. Create the Nameservers as A Records Log into your cPanel for Read More >