# Setting the name servers for a domain registered at GoDaddy

> Point a domain registered at GoDaddy to your Ruachost hosting by changing its nameservers in the GoDaddy dashboard.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/domains/dns-and-settings/setting-the-name-servers-for-a-domain-registered-at-godaddy/

Setting the Name Servers for a Domain Registered at GoDaddy

If your domain is registered with GoDaddy and you’re hosting your website on [**ruachost.com**](https://ruachost.com/), you’ll need to update your name servers so your domain points to your hosting account.

## What Are Name Servers?

Name servers help connect your domain name (like **example.com**) to the correct web hosting server. Every domain needs at least two name servers — a **primary** and a **secondary** — to make sure your website remains accessible even if one server is temporarily unavailable.

## How to Update Your GoDaddy Name Servers

Follow these steps to set your domain’s name servers in your GoDaddy account:

1. Visit [GoDaddy’s official guide on changing nameservers](https://www.godaddy.com/help/change-nameservers-for-my-domains-664).
2. Follow the instructions provided in the article.
3. When asked, select **“Enter my own nameservers (advanced).”**
4. Enter the name servers provided in your **ruachost.com Hosting Panel** (for example, `nsa.ruachost.com` and `nsb.ruachost.com`).

Your name servers may vary depending on your hosting plan and the server your account is on, so always confirm the correct details from your hosting panel or account dashboard.

## After Updating Your Name Servers

Once you make the change, it can take up to **24 hours** for DNS propagation to complete. This delay is normal and happens across all hosting providers.

During this period, you might notice the following:

- Your website may not load using your domain name.

  - You can still view your site using a **shared preview URL** or by **editing your computer’s hosts file**. (See our guide on “Accessing Your Website Before DNS Propagation Is Complete.”)
- Email services connected to your domain (POP3, IMAP, SMTP, or webmail) may not work until DNS propagation finishes.

✅ **Tip:**\
If you’ve just migrated your website to ruachost.com, using the hosts file method lets you preview your site and confirm your SSL settings before it goes live.