Adding a Name Server (NS) Record
You can add the record only if your service provider has enabled the capability in the DNS policy file. If not enabled, the control panel displays a message stating that the policy settings do not allow you to add the zone record. Contact your service provider if you want the settings changed.
Important: Add a Host (A) record before you create the NS record.
To add an NS record:
- In the shortcuts section of the , click Zones (DNS section).
- In the Zone List form, locate the zone you want to add a record to, and in the Actions column, click
. The Record List form opens. It displays all existing records for the zone. - Click Add NS Record. The Update Name Server (NS) Record form opens.
- Optional: If you are creating a subdomain, enter the name of the subdomain in the Name Server Zone field; for example, ShoppingMall.acme.east.com.
Note: You must create the subdomain first, if you intend to use one.
- In the Name server field, enter the host name of the DNS server responsible for the DNS resolution of this subdomain.
- Click Add.