How to Change Name Servers (NS)

How to Change Nameservers (NS)

If you're switching to VergeCloud DNS provider, you’ll need to update the name servers (NS records) for your domain with your registrar (Godaddy, Namecheap, etc,.).

This guide explains how to update your domain’s name servers quickly and safely.

Prerequisites  

  • Access to your registrar's account

  • The new name servers (provided by Vergecloud).


Please use one of the links below to update your name servers, depending on your domain registrar. Some commonly used registrars include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Namecheap

3. Godaddy


If you are using DNSSEC, follow the below steps:

  1. Disable DNSSEC temporarily at the parent zone:

    • Remove the DS record from your registrar (parent).

  2. Migrate authoritative name servers to Vergecloud.

  3. Enable DNSSEC on Vergecloud and generate a new DS record.

  4. Publish the new DS record with your registrar to re-enable DNSSEC.


Propagation Time  

DNS changes usually begin updating within minutes, but full propagation may take up to 24–48 hours globally. 

You can check the propagation progress in https://dnschecker.org/ or any similar website. 



Important Tips  

  • Double-check your DNS records are already set up at the new provider before switching NS.

  • During propagation, you may see intermittent website or email behavior if configurations are incomplete.

  • If using a CDN like VergeCloud, they will provide you with their own NS values to enter.


Example  

You are moving DNS management to VergeCloud, and they give you:

 

      • delhi.ns.vergedns.com

      • goa.ns.vergedns.com

In Namecheap:

  • Select "Custom DNS"

  • Enter those two nameservers

  • Click the ✅ checkmark to save


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