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How to Add Custom Name Servers in AMP

by Arnel Custodio

Custom name servers allow you to customize how people see domains that are hosted on your server. Custom name servers must be defined at your domain registrar before you can use them with your websites. The following tutorial will show you how to add a custom name server through the Account Management Panel. After that, Read More >

Using Custom Name Servers

by InMotion Hosting Contributor

A custom name server allows you to run your own name server to respond to DNS requests for your domains. You can also decide to set up custom name servers for branding purposes if you would like to hide the fact that your domain’s DNS requests are handled by our public name servers. Shared and Read More >

How to Change Nameservers in Google Domains

by Arnel Custodio

Google Domains provides domain registration for many different types of top-level-domains. You can use these domains with your InMotion Hosting account by simply changing the nameservers. The following guide will walk you through how to change the nameservers to point to InMotion Hosting. Changing Nameservers in Google Domains Login to your Google Domains account. If Read More >

How to Set Up Custom Nameservers for Resellers

by InMotion Hosting Contributor

With your reseller hosting 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. This procedure also works for dedicated hosting services and VPS Read More >

Using Custom Nameservers as a Reseller

by InMotion Hosting Contributor

In this tutorial: Create Nameservers Activate Nameservers with 3rd party Registrar Activate Nameservers in AMP Assign Nameservers in WHM As a web hosting reseller you have the ability to use your own custom nameservers, which can help you in branding your reseller accounts. For example, instead of having them point to our default nameservers, you Read More >

How to Change Your Domain Nameservers in AMP

by John-Paul Briones

You have access to change the nameservers of any domains registered with InMotion Hosting. You can make any changes to the nameservers in your Account Management Panel (or AMP). Since changing nameservers is a DNS change, it can take up to 24 hours to propagate. InMotion Hosting Nameservers for Shared, VPS, and Dedicated Servers: General Read More >

Registering a New Domain Name

by John-Paul Briones

Domains can be easily registered within your Account Management Panel (AMP). The domain TLD (top-level domain) extensions we can register here at InMotion Hosting are listed here: Available Domain Extensions .com .net .org .us .biz .info +360 other TLDs! Of note, if you want to register a domain name with a .us extension, you must Read More >

InMotion Hosting can host any domain on your account that you own. You can also purchase any available top-level domain. Domain registration prices vary based on the extension you choose. Once a domain name is registered, the owner has exclusive rights to use it for a specified period. Register your domain today and start building your dream website!

You also can enable the privacy protection feature on any new domain you purchase. With Domain Privacy Protection we will make our information available to the public on the WHOIS record instead of yours. This can help protect you from potential spammers, telemarketers, and identity thieves. Privacy Protection costs only an additional $15.99 annually!

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Replace Apache Servername in HTTP Headers

by InMotion Hosting Contributor

HTTP header modifications can harden your Linux server and obfuscate sensitive data to make cyber reconnaissance harder for cyber attackers. It is for this reason that many Linux system administrators decide to change Apache servername HTTP header information. HTTP responses from your Apache server will include the following by default: HTTP/1.1 200 OKDate: Mon, 10 Read More >

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DNS records indicate to the internet where specific aspects of your website are hosted. Of the many DNS records that can be modified, nameservers are one of the most important entries. This is because nameservers tell the world where DNS records for your domain are located. They can then ask the server where to go to find your website (A record) or email (MX record), for example.

This guide will cover the following topics:

Why DNS and Nameservers are Important

Domain names are important because they are what people type into a browser in order to see your content or application. DNS entries are important because they include the address of your site, different records that provide instructions about your domain, and the nameservers that identify where to find the DNS entries that apply to your domain.

Understanding the different DNS entries and how to change them is critical in keeping your website properly configured. Note that this article pertains to DNS entries made and maintained within the cPanel interface.

InMotion Hosting Nameservers for Shared, VPS, Platform InMotion, & 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:

HostnameIP Address
ns1.inmotionhosting.com74.124.210.242
ns2.inmotionhosting.com70.39.150.2

InMotion Hosting 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:

HostnameIP Address
ns1.servconfig.com216.194.168.112
ns2.servconfig.com70.39.146.236

As a reseller you can also use custom Nameservers, here is a link to our guide on Using Custom Nameservers as a Reseller.

How to Find Your Domain’s Registrar

Your nameservers will need to be updated at your domain’s registrar. This may be InMotion Hosting or another company such as GoDaddy or Network Solutions. If you’re unsure how to update your nameservers, please contact your current registrar for further assistance.

If you need help finding the domain registrar for your site, you can contact our technical support team, or you can find it yourself by going to the ICANN Lookup page. Here are the full steps.

  1. Visit the ICANN Lookup page.
  2. Type in your domain name and hit the Enter key or click the Lookup button.
    DNS Nameserver Information - ICANN Lookup
  3. Scroll down to the Registrar Information section and you will see where the domain was registered.
    DNS Nameserver Information - ICANN Lookup Registrar Information

Changing Your Nameservers in AMP

Nameservers for domains that are registered through us can be changed through the Account Management Panel. Follow along below to see how this is done:

  1. Log into AMP.
  2. In the menu at the top of the screen click on Domains, then click on Manage Domains.

    Click on Domains
  3. Next, you will need to select the domain where you want to add the nameservers.

    Select the domain
  4. You will then see several choices to manage the domain. If you’re not sure what to use, then contact our live technical support team for assistance.

    To change the nameservers to a custom nameserver, click on the last option labeled Custom Nameservers. If you’re simply changing the nameservers to point to another location, then you can select Point your domain.

    Select Custom Nameservers
  5. You will then need to add the information for your nameservers on the next page.

    Custom Nameservers Page
  6. Once you’re finished, you can click on the blue SAVE button at the bottom of the page to save your changes.

Changes to the nameservers may take only take a few hours or up to 24 hours. If you have any problems with the change, make sure to contact our live technical support team for immediate assistance.

To learn more about adding Custom Nameservers, please see How to Change your Nameservers in AMP.

Where Do I Change my Nameservers for Domains Registered Elsewhere?

If you registered your domain name with InMotion Hosting, you do not need to change anything as it is already pointed here. However, if you have registered the domain name with another registrar you will need to change the nameservers with that company. Please see the following links for the major registrars below:

DNS Record Types

Common DNS entries include A records, CNAME records, MX records, Nameserver records, and TXT records. These records have various purposes, but they provide information on how your domain should be handled. So, for example, if you wanted to redirect a subdomain to a different location, then it would use the DNS information to do that.

DNS entries also include mail server settings, security settings, and other application records that can be recorded in TXT files.

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Invalid HELO Name (Email Authentication)

by Arnel Custodio

SMTP authentication is required for all outgoing emails on our servers. Customers using an email client such as Thunderbird, Outlook, or Mac Mail (Apple Mail) may be affected if they do not have the authentication properly set for the outgoing server. If you are receiving “550 Access denied – Invalid HELO name” (or a similar Read More >

DNSSEC in cPanel Managed Servers for Better Security

by InMotion Hosting Contributor

cPanel now supports DNS security extensions (DNSSEC) with PowerDNS. DNSSEC signs the DNS path for authentication to protect visitors from DNS spoofing and other man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. It’s worth the time to configure if your top-level domain (TLD), domain registrar, and web server support DS records. You can check to see if your TLD supports Read More >

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