Configuring Custom Nameservers
Learn how to create and use your own custom nameservers for your domain.
What Are Nameservers?
Nameservers act like the internet’s phonebook. They help connect your domain name (like example.com) to the correct IP address (like 96.7.128.175) so visitors can reach your website easily.
Without them, you’d have to remember long strings of numbers just to visit a website.
Why Use Custom Nameservers?
If you have a Reseller, Managed VPS, or Dedicated Server account with ruachost.com, you can create custom nameservers using your own domain — for example:
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ns1.example.com
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ns2.example.com
This gives your business a more professional image and helps you maintain consistent branding across your hosting services.
Setting Up Custom Nameservers
The process for creating custom nameservers depends on where your domain is registered.
If Your Domain Is Registered with ruachost.com
If you registered your domain through ruachost.com, simply open a support ticket here:
Our support team will help you configure your custom nameservers.
If Your Domain Is Registered Elsewhere
If your domain was registered with another provider, the process may differ slightly depending on the registrar.
Generally, you can follow these steps:
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Log in to your domain registrar’s account.
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Look for an option such as “Register Custom Nameservers” or “Register Hostname.”
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Add your custom nameservers (for example, ns1.example.com and ns2.example.com) and link them to the correct IP addresses.
If you’re unsure where to find this option, contact your registrar’s support team for assistance.
For example, if your domain is registered with GoDaddy, check their documentation for instructions on registering custom nameservers.
Once your custom nameservers are registered, open a support ticket here:
We’ll finalize the configuration from our end to make sure everything works smoothly.
