Hover
May 22, 2026

Quick Answer

To change nameservers on Hover, open your domain settings, enter the custom nameservers from your DNS provider, and save.

Steps to Change Nameservers on Hover

1. Get your nameservers

Copy nameservers from your DNS provider

2. Log in to Hover

Go to your Hover account

Click Sign in

3. Open your domain

Select the domain you want to manage

4. Open nameserver settings

Scroll down to Nameservers settings and click the Edit icon at the right

5. Enter nameservers

A pop-up will appear that allows you to enter each nameserver value exactlyExample:

  • ns1.example.com
  • ns2.example.com

6. Save

Click Save Nameservers to effect changes

Common Issues

  1. Website or email stops working
    • Recreate DNS records at the new DNS provider

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