How to Change DNS on Namecheap (Step-by-Step Guide)

🔹 Step 1: Log in to Your Namecheap Account

1. Go to https://www.namecheap.com

2. Click Sign In at the top right

3. Enter your username and password

🔹 Step 2: Access Domain List

1. After logging in, go to the Dashboard

2. Click on Domain List from the left sidebar

3. Find the domain you want to update

4. Click the Manage button next to it

🔹 Step 3: Change Nameservers (DNS)

1. In the Domain tab, locate the Nameservers section

2. Click the dropdown menu

3. Choose one of the following options:

• Namecheap BasicDNS → Default DNS by Namecheap

• Namecheap Web Hosting DNS → If using Namecheap hosting

• Custom DNS → If using third-party DNS (e.g., Cloudflare)

4. If you select Custom DNS, enter your nameservers (for example):

   • ns1.example.com

   • ns2.example.com

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🔹 Step 4: Save Changes

1. Click the ✔ Save (checkmark icon)

2. Wait for confirmation

🔹 Step 5: Wait for DNS Propagation

• DNS changes may take up to 24–48 hours to fully propagate worldwide

• In many cases, changes apply within a few minutes to a few hours

🔹 Tips

• Make sure you enter the correct nameservers provided by your hosting or DNS provider

• If using Cloudflare, ensure your domain is added to Cloudflare before switching DNS

• You can verify DNS changes using tools like nslookup, dig, or online DNS checkers

🔹 Example Use Case

If you want to point your domain to Cloudflare:

1. Add your domain to Cloudflare

2. Get the assigned nameservers

3. Paste them into Namecheap under Custom DNS

4. Save and wait for propagation

✅ Done!

Your DNS has now been updated successfully.

If you need help configuring A records, CNAME, or SSL after this step, feel free to ask.