> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Point Your Domain Nameservers to WP Stratos

> Switch your domain to WP Stratos nameservers at any registrar to unlock full DNS management and automatic SSL inside the Cloud Panel.

Nameservers are the internet's way of finding out which DNS provider is authoritative for your domain. By default, your domain uses the nameservers provided by your registrar. Switching to WP Stratos nameservers delegates all DNS authority to WP Stratos, letting you manage every DNS record — A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and more — directly inside the Cloud Panel.

## WP Stratos Nameservers

Use these nameservers when updating your domain at any registrar:

```
ns1.wpstratos.com
ns2.wpstratos.com
```

<Info>
  Using WP Stratos nameservers unlocks the full DNS management experience inside the Cloud Panel. You can add, edit, and delete DNS records, and any domain connected to your site benefits from automatic SSL provisioning. Without WP Stratos nameservers, DNS records must be managed at your external provider.
</Info>

***

## How to Update Nameservers

The exact steps vary by registrar, but the process is similar everywhere: find the nameserver settings for your domain and replace the existing entries with the WP Stratos nameservers above.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Generic (Any Registrar)">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Log in to your registrar">
        Sign in to your domain registrar's control panel or account dashboard.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Locate your domain">
        Find the domain you want to update in your list of registered domains and open its settings.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Find the nameserver settings">
        Look for a section labelled **Nameservers**, **DNS Settings**, or **Name Server Management**. This is sometimes nested under **Advanced Settings** or **Domain Management**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Switch to custom nameservers">
        If your registrar defaults to its own nameservers, select the option for **Custom**, **Other**, or **Use my own nameservers**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Replace existing nameservers">
        Delete all existing nameserver entries and add the following two:

        ```
        ns1.wpstratos.com
        ns2.wpstratos.com
        ```
      </Step>

      <Step title="Save your changes">
        Click **Save** or **Update**. Your registrar may send a confirmation email or ask you to verify the change.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="GoDaddy">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Log in to GoDaddy">
        Go to [godaddy.com](https://www.godaddy.com) and sign in to your account.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Open your domain's DNS settings">
        Click your name in the top-right, then select **My Products**. Find your domain and click **DNS** next to it.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Change nameservers">
        Scroll to the **Nameservers** section at the bottom of the page and click **Change**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select custom nameservers">
        Choose **I'll use my own nameservers** and enter:

        ```
        ns1.wpstratos.com
        ns2.wpstratos.com
        ```
      </Step>

      <Step title="Save">
        Click **Save** and confirm the change when prompted. GoDaddy may display a warning about leaving their DNS — proceed to confirm.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Namecheap">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Log in to Namecheap">
        Go to [namecheap.com](https://www.namecheap.com) and sign in to your account.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Go to your domain list">
        Click **Domain List** in the left sidebar and click **Manage** next to the domain you want to update.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Open the Nameservers section">
        On the domain management page, find the **Nameservers** section near the top.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Switch to custom DNS">
        Use the dropdown to select **Custom DNS** instead of Namecheap's default option.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Enter WP Stratos nameservers">
        Add the following in the nameserver fields:

        ```
        ns1.wpstratos.com
        ns2.wpstratos.com
        ```

        Click the green checkmark to save.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Google Domains / Squarespace">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Log in to your account">
        Google Domains domains are now managed through Squarespace. Go to [domains.squarespace.com](https://domains.squarespace.com) and sign in with your Google or Squarespace account.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select your domain">
        From the dashboard, click the domain you want to update.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Open DNS Settings">
        In the domain settings panel, click **DNS** in the left-hand menu, then select **Nameservers**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Use custom nameservers">
        Click **Use custom nameservers** and remove any pre-filled entries.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Add WP Stratos nameservers">
        Enter the following nameservers:

        ```
        ns1.wpstratos.com
        ns2.wpstratos.com
        ```

        Click **Save** to apply the changes.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Warning>
  Changing nameservers can cause up to **48 hours** of DNS disruption for your domain. During propagation, some visitors may reach your old hosting provider while others reach WP Stratos. Plan nameserver changes during a low-traffic period and notify any stakeholders in advance.
</Warning>

***

## After Updating Nameservers

Once your nameserver change has propagated, WP Stratos becomes fully authoritative for your domain's DNS. However, **DNS records from your previous provider are not automatically imported**. You will need to manually recreate any records you rely on — such as MX records for email or CNAME records for third-party services — inside the Cloud Panel.

Before you make the switch, take note of all existing DNS records at your current provider so you can recreate them without interruption. See the [DNS Configuration](/domains/dns-configuration) guide for instructions on adding records in the Cloud Panel.

***

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Connect a Domain" icon="globe" href="/domains/connect-domain">
    Add a custom domain to your site and walk through the full domain connection process.
  </Card>

  <Card title="DNS Configuration" icon="sliders" href="/domains/dns-configuration">
    Add and manage A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and other DNS records directly in the Cloud Panel.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SSL Certificates" icon="lock" href="/domains/ssl-certificates">
    Learn how WP Stratos automatically provisions and renews SSL certificates for your domain.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


## Related topics

- [How to Connect a Custom Domain to Your WP Stratos Site](/domains/connect-domain.md)
- [Free Automatic SSL Certificates on WP Stratos Sites](/domains/ssl-certificates.md)
- [How to Manage DNS Records in the WP Stratos Cloud Panel](/domains/dns-configuration.md)
- [Frequently Asked Questions About WP Stratos Hosting](/troubleshooting/faq.md)
- [WP Stratos: Get Your WordPress Site Live in Minutes](/quickstart.md)