TLDFYI

Nameserver

A nameserver is a server that stores DNS records and responds to DNS queries for a domain zone. Nameservers form the backbone of the [[dns|DNS]] system, directing traffic by answering lookup requests with the appropriate IP addresses or other record data.

Example

Your domain might use ns1.example.com and ns2.example.com as its nameservers, each holding identical copies of your DNS records for redundancy.

Referenced in Guides

Domain Basics

Domain Name vs URL vs Website: Key Differences

 Domain Basics

How DNS Works: The Internet's Phone Book

 Domain Basics

How to Register a Domain Name: Step-by-Step

 Domain Basics

Domain Registration Terms Every Owner Should Know

 DNS Configuration

Setting Up DNS for Your Domain

 DNS Configuration

Understanding DNS Propagation

 DNS Configuration

Pointing Your Domain to Web Hosting

 DNS Configuration

Cloudflare DNS Setup Guide

 Email & Hosting Setup

Custom Email with Your Domain: Complete Setup Guide

 Email & Hosting Setup

Google Workspace Email: Domain Configuration

 Email & Hosting Setup

MX Records Deep Dive: Email Routing Explained

 Email & Hosting Setup

Connecting Your Domain to Web Hosting

 Email & Hosting Setup

Domain and Hosting: Buy Together or Separately?

 Email & Hosting Setup

Domain-Based Email Security Best Practices

 Advanced DNS & Technical

DNSSEC Deep Dive: Signing, Validation, and Troubleshooting

 Advanced DNS & Technical

DNS over TLS (DoT): Privacy-First Resolution

 Advanced DNS & Technical

EPP Protocol: How Registrars Communicate

 Advanced DNS & Technical

DNS Security Extensions: Chain of Trust

 Advanced DNS & Technical

SOA Records: Zone Authority Configuration