Running your own nameservers provides a level of professionalism and control when managing multiple websites. This article will guide you through the process of setting up and managing your own private nameservers with DataPacket's reseller hosting using Plesk.
Prerequisites:
1. A Plesk reseller hosting plan with DataPacket.
2. A domain you wish to use for your nameservers (e.g., yourdomain.com).
Steps to Set Up Your Own Nameservers:
1. Register Your Nameservers with Your Domain Registrar:
a. Log in to your domain registrar's control panel (where you purchased your domain).
b. Locate the section for "Private/Custom Nameservers" or a similar option.
c. Register two nameservers (typically named ns1 and ns2). You will associate these with the server IP addresses provided by Plesk in the next step.
2. Review and Use the A Records in Plesk's DNS Manager:
a. Log in to your Plesk control panel.
b. Navigate to the specific domain you wish to review.
c. Go to Website & Domains > DNS Settings.
d. Locate the A records for the nameservers. Plesk typically generates default records for nameservers, and they will look something like:
ns1.yourdomain.com. A [Server's IP Address 1] ns2.yourdomain.com. A [Server's IP Address 2]
e. Note down the IP addresses provided here and use them to associate with the nameservers you registered in step 1.
3. Setting up DNS Zones:
a. For each domain you host, make sure the DNS settings are using your custom nameservers. Update the NS records to:
yourdomain.com. NS ns1.yourdomain.com. yourdomain.com. NS ns2.yourdomain.com.
4. Propagating Nameserver Changes:
a. After setting up your nameservers, it may take anywhere from a few hours to 48 hours for DNS propagation. During this period, the new nameserver details spread across the internet.
By following the above steps, you can effectively run and manage your own nameservers. This not only gives you more control over your DNS but also lends a professional touch to your reseller hosting business. If you face any issues or need further assistance, please contact DataPacket's support team.
