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Nameservers contain the information a browser requires to be able to find the location of a web site.  It also serves to show mail programs where to send email messages so as a result, the location of the nameservers is the most important settings when setting up a website.

How to Change Godaddy.com Domain Nameservers:

  1.  Login to your account at godaddy.com
  2. On the left hand side of the screen, click “Domain Manager”
  3. A new window will open showing the domain.  Select the check box next to the domain name
  4. Click the “nameservers” button
  5. After a “Set Nameserver” dialog box appears, select the circle next to “Custom nameservers”
  6. Enter the following information in the text boxes that appear:
    a. Nameserver 1: “ns.dnsprotect.com”
    b. Nameserver 2: “ns2.dnsprotect.com”
  7. After you finish entering the nameservers, they should both turn to capital letters, confirming that they have been entered correctly.  Click “OK”
  8. After the form submits, a confirmation email will appear saying “Your changes have been submitted…”, click “OK”
  9. If you check the email that you use as you contact email, you should receive an email from “support @ godaddy.com” confirming the changes.
  10. Close the domain manager and logout of your Godaddy account.