Overview: How to Set Custom/Private Nameservers in WHM
This guide explains How to Set Custom/Private Nameservers in WHM step‑by‑step and why it matters for security, uptime, and performance. It’s written for small and medium businesses that rely on Blackhawk MSP for proactive, managed IT support in the Bay Area and beyond.
- ✅ Clear, actionable steps
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Tip: If you’re short on time, contact us — we’ll handle this for you and verify everything is working.
You can set up custom/private nameservers from WHM.
1. Log in to WHM Account.
2. Go to Server Configuration >> Basic WebHost Manager Setup or type Basic in the menu filter box. The option will appear. Click on it.
3. Under Nameservers, select Explicitly Set the Nameservers. Enter or change the nameservers. Then click on Save Changes.
Note: Domain propagation takes up to 24 hours.
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