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Randy
#1 Posted : Thursday, January 24, 2008 11:24:25 PM



Joined: 1/18/2008
Posts: 3
Location: Arizona
I have setup my NameServers and created the A records at my registrar, however when I try to point to them from the registrar I get an error that my nameservers are not registered. I have submitted 2 support requests so far (admittedly one was only 10 minutes ago, but the other was several hours ago) and have received no assistance. If I can't make these DNS servers seen by the root servers, what good are they?

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Randy
Nick
#2 Posted : Friday, January 25, 2008 12:18:46 AM



Joined: 1/14/2008
Posts: 139
Location: New Jersey
Hi Randy,

When you register (or later modify) a domain with a registrar you can specify which DNS servers are responsible for that domain.

Some registrars require that you first "register" that DNS server.
This associates a DNS server name (ns#.example.com) with an IP address - and is usually free.

We use NameBargain for our own domains, and they have an item in the main menu called "Register DNS" for this.

Other registrars do it automatically when you register or modify a domain.
When you specific a non-registered DNS server, they will then ask you for the IP address and register that too in the process.

You may need to contact your registrar for more details on their particular procedure.

Which registrar are you using?

Regards,
Nick
Randy
#3 Posted : Friday, January 25, 2008 12:22:46 AM



Joined: 1/18/2008
Posts: 3
Location: Arizona
GoDaddy.com
Nick
#4 Posted : Friday, January 25, 2008 12:45:06 AM



Joined: 1/14/2008
Posts: 139
Location: New Jersey
We asked GoDaddy about this a while back and got this answer (not sure if this is still valid):

Quote:
Thank you for contacting customer support. You can register your nameservers under your account's Domain Host Summary section. Registering your name server IP addresses allows you to define a name for your server based on your domain name. You can register any host name within this format:
• host.domain.tld (example: "nameserver1.godaddy.com")

If you understand what is involved and have made the necessary preparations, please follow the steps below to register your name servers.

First, log into your customer account:

• Go to the Go Daddy Account Login Page
• Log in using your account username (which may be the same as your customer number) and password

If you have trouble logging in, our password reset form may help you. You can find this form through the following link:
Account Retrieval Page

Once logged in just follow these steps:

• Select 'Manage Domains' from the 'Domain Names' menu
• Click on the domain you wish to configure name servers for
• Click the '+' next to 'Domain Host Summary' from the menu that appears to the right
• Click on the link named 'Click here to see details or to modify'
• Enter the first name server with its IP address
• Click the green 'Save Changes' button
• Click 'Add New Host' to register additional server names

Note:
Changes to the settings of a domain including the registration of name server names can take an average of 48 hours due to the number of networks involved. These networks are controlled by many different entities and are updated independently.

Please let us know if we can help you in any other way.

Don't let "no lock, no deal" come between you and your customers. Show them that transactions on your site are secure and encrypted! Click here for more information.

Sincerely,

Joe P.
GoDaddy.com
Customer Service Representative

General Support: 480-505-8877
Billing: 480-505-8855


Hope this helps.

Regards,
Nick
Randy
#5 Posted : Friday, January 25, 2008 3:38:27 PM



Joined: 1/18/2008
Posts: 3
Location: Arizona
Thanks Nick, I found that section and it works great. For anyone else looking, scroll down to the very bottom of the page. It is not up where everything else is at.

Randy
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