Namesilo DNS Setup Guide

How to Configure DNS Records on NameSilo

NameSilo is an affordable domain registrar offering competitive pricing and full DNS control. This guide shows how to manage DNS records in NameSilo's control panel.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1. Log Into NameSilo Account Access your NameSilo domain management.
   • Visit namesilo.com and sign in
   • Click 'Manage My Domains'
   • Find your domain and click 'Manage Domain'
   • Select 'Advanced DNS' tab
2. View DNS Records Review current DNS configuration.
   • NameSilo displays all DNS records
   • Default includes parking and nameserver records
   • Click 'Add DNS Record' to create new entry
   • Existing records can be edited or deleted
3. Add DNS Record Create custom DNS entry.
   • Select record type (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.)
   • Enter hostname and value
   • TTL defaults to 7200 seconds
   • Click 'Submit' to save
4. Verify Propagation DNS updates globally within hours.
   • NameSilo updates within 15 minutes
   • Global propagation: 1-4 hours typical
   • Use DNS checker to verify status
   • Check from multiple servers

Common DNS Record Types on NameSilo

• A Record: Points domain to IPv4 address Host: @, Type: A, Value: 192.0.2.1, TTL: 7200
• MX Record: Routes email to mail server Host: @, Type: MX, Value: mail.example.com, Priority: 10
• CNAME Record: Creates domain alias for subdomains Host: www, Type: CNAME, Value: example.com
• TXT Record: Email authentication and verification records Host: @, Type: TXT, Value: v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• DNS changes not appearing: NameSilo updates within 15 minutes to their servers. Wait 1-4 hours for global propagation. Flush your DNS cache.
• Website showing parking page: A record @ still points to parking IP. Update A record to your hosting provider's IP address.
• Email not working: Verify MX records are correct. Add SPF and DKIM TXT records. Check email provider documentation.
• Cannot add CNAME for root: Use A record instead. DNS protocol doesn't allow CNAME on root domain.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are NameSilo's nameservers? NameSilo provides their own nameservers. Check your domain settings for specific nameserver values to use for external DNS.
• How long NameSilo DNS propagation takes? NameSilo updates within 15 minutes. Global propagation: 1-4 hours typical. Full propagation up to 48 hours in rare cases.
• Can I use external DNS with NameSilo domain? Yes, change nameservers at NameSilo to external provider nameservers. Then manage DNS at external provider.
• Is NameSilo DNS reliable? Yes, NameSilo provides reliable DNS service with no additional cost included with domain registration.