Quick Answer

To change nameservers on Network Solutions, log in to your account, open My Domain Names, select the domain you want to manage, and update the Nameserver Settings with the new nameservers. DNS changes typically take up to 24–48 hours to fully propagate.

Steps to Change Nameservers on Network Solutions

1. Log in to your Network Solutions account

Go to  your Network Solutions Account

Enter your ‘Username’ and ‘Password’

2. Open your domain settings

Go to your domain list

Find the domain you’re looking for and click Settings

3. Locate nameserver settings

Scroll down to “Advanced Tools”

Expand Advanced tools and click “Manage” next to the Nameservers

A modal pop up will show up on your screen then click “Continue"

4. Enter the new nameservers

Replace the current nameservers with the new ones.

Example:

• ns1.example.com
• ns2.example.com

5. Save your changes

Click Save

What Happens Next

Nameserver updates typically propagate within 24–48 hours

During propagation, your website or email may temporarily resolve to the previous settings.

Common Issues

1. Nameserver changes not working
   
   • Confirm the nameservers were entered correctly
   • Wait up to 48 hours for DNS propagation

2. Unable to edit nameservers
   
   • Some domains may be using advanced DNS settings
   • Switch to custom nameservers before editing