Name servers act as the routing system for your domain, ensuring visitors reach the correct destination online. When you need to use custom or private name servers for a domain registered with WebHosting4Free, the setup process is straightforward and can be completed directly from the WebHosting4Free Control Panel.

WebHosting4Free provides two built-in methods for creating and registering new Name Server (NS) records for your domain.

Method 1: Register Name Servers from the Domain List

1. Log in to your WebHosting4Free Control Panel and open My Domains > Registered Domains.
2. Find the domain you want to manage and locate the Edit Name Servers / WHOIS options.
3. Click the Edit Name Servers icon associated with the domain.
4. When the DNS Management window opens, select the Manage Domain-Based NS tab.
5. Enter your custom name server and its matching IP address.
6. Click Register to activate the new name server.

Method 2: Register Name Servers from Domain Details

1. Sign in to the WebHosting4Free Control Panel and navigate to My Domains > Registered Domains.
2. Click directly on the domain name you wish to edit.
3. The Domain Details window will appear. Open the DNS Servers & Settings section and choose Register / Edit Name Servers.
4. In the Manage Domain-Based NS area, enter the name server and IP address information.
5. Click Register to save the new NS record.

Things to Keep in Mind

Name server updates can take up to 24 hours to propagate across global DNS networks.
Adding more than one name server is recommended for improved reliability and redundancy.
Keeping both your domain and hosting services with WebHosting4Free allows for smoother DNS management and easier long-term maintenance.