How to change a domain's nameservers
Changing name servers allows you to specify where your domain's DNS zone will be managed. This is necessary if you want to use a third-party DNS panel or connect your domain to another hosting provider. This guide shows how to change name servers in your Unihost.kz account.
When to change name servers
- You are connecting the domain to another hosting
- You are using an external DNS panel (e.g. Cloudflare, ISPmanager)
- You are moving a website and want to manage DNS in a different location.
How to view and change a domain's name servers
- Log in to your account: https://my.unihost.kz
- Go to the Products/Services → Domains section
- Select the desired domain
- Click the "NS" button
- The current NS servers will be displayed in the window that appears.
- To change them, enter new values (for example: ns1.example.com, ns2.example.com)
- Click "Edit" to save your changes.
How long will the changes take to apply?
Updating your nameservers can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours. This depends on the domain zone and the DNS provider's cache refresh time. After you save the changes, the new nameservers will begin serving your domain within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is enough to change the A record in the current DNS zone.
The domain will stop working because the correct zone will not be found.
Specify: ns1.unihost.kz and ns2.unihost.kz
Conclusion
Changing nameservers is a basic configuration when changing hosting or using an external DNS. Enter the addresses carefully and ensure that the new nameservers support your domain zone. If necessary, you can always restore the default settings through your personal account.