Overview: How to Change the Default Nameservers in the WHM Root
This guide explains How to Change the Default Nameservers in the WHM Root 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 change the default nameservers in your WHM Root Account.
Note: Root access is required. You cannot change the root accounts default nameservers with a normal WHM Reseller account.
1. Log in to your WHM Root 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. Scroll to the end of the page. Under Nameservers, enter your Nameservers in the text field. 
4. Click on Save Changes.
The nameservers will be changed successfully.
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