Edit my domain nameservers
Keep your website and email up and running by having correct nameservers on your domain. You can change the nameservers for your domains registered with 123 Reg in your 123 Reg account. There are always at least two nameservers for a domain, and when nameservers are changed, the place where you manage DNS also changes.
Example: If a domain is using default 123 Reg nameservers, the DNS zone file will be in your 123 Reg account. If the domain is using nameservers for a different company, the DNS zone file will be in that company account instead.
- Sign in to your 123 Reg Domain Portfolio. (Need help logging in? Find your username or password.)
- Select an individual domain to access the Domain Settings page.
- Select DNS and then select Nameservers.
- Choose the nameserver setting that works best for you:
- 123 Reg Nameservers (recommended): We'll update your domain to a set of 123 Reg nameservers, and you'll manage DNS in your 123 Reg account.
- I'll use my own nameservers: Enter your custom nameservers. Your DNS will be managed elsewhere and not through your 123 Reg account.
- Select Save and then Continue to complete your updates.
- If your domain has Domain Protection, you'll need to verify your identity. If you've had two-step verification (2SV) turned on for at least 24 hours, enter the code we sent via SMS, or enter the code from your authenticator app. Otherwise, enter the one-time password we sent to your registrant email address.
Most DNS updates take effect within an hour, but could take up to 48 hours to update globally.
Related steps
- Transfer your domain to 123 Reg easier and more secure DNS management.
- Use 123 Reg default nameservers and connect to another site by changing your A record.
More info
- Some domains may have special requirements for nameserver settings.
- If your domain isn't registered or hosted with 123 Reg, you can still manage DNS with us by adding DNS Hosting.