How to Point your DNS nameserver to our Google Cloud DNS

This article will guide you on how to update your nameserver to our Google Cloud DNS

Pre-configuration Steps 

 

Note: Before initiating any domain transfers ALWAYS make sure DNS settings are backed up and copied to a Google Sheet 

How to Backup your DNS Records

  1. Login to Your DNS Hosting Provider:
    1. If your domain is hosted on Namecheap, GoDaddy, Cloudflare, or any other DNS provider, log in to your account.

  1. Navigate to DNS Management:
    1. Find the section where you manage your DNS settings. This is usually labeled as DNS Management, DNS Settings, DNS Zone, or Advanced DNS.

  1. Copy All DNS Records:
    1. List the DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.) shown on the page.
    2. Manually copy the details (name, type, value, TTL) into a file, such as a text file or spreadsheet for easy reference.

Steps

  1. Open your domain portal through your domain provider website.
  2. Go to the “DNS settings” page of your domain provider. 

*Sample image from Namecheap*

  1. Then update the nameserver (Please do note that the elate team will provide the new Google Cloud DNS nameserver). After updating the nameserver hit the “Save or Submit” button.

*Sample image from Namecheap*

  1. You’ve successfully pointed your domain to our Google Cloud DNS.

References

https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-change-nameservers-and-point-domain-to-a-new-host/#namecheap