Name servers store resource records containing essential domain information like email providers and web servers. Here's how to manage additional name servers for advanced DNS needs:

Preparing Your Domain

1. Disable DNSSEC protection first:

• Open domains control panel
• Select your domain
• Go to DNS > DNSSEC
• Turn off DNS Security Extensions
• Confirm the change

Adding Custom Name Servers

1. Get your NS records ready from your provider
2. Navigate to DNS Settings:

• Open domains control panel
• Select domain
• Go to DNS > DNS Settings
• Scroll to Custom Records

3. Add NS Record:

• Click Add Record
• Choose NS from type dropdown
• Enter host value (provider-supplied)
• Enter NS record in data field
• Save changes

Note: Changes may take 24-48 hours to update.

Removing Custom Name Servers

1. Disable DNSSEC first
2. Reset to default name servers:

• Go to DNS > Domain Name Servers
• Click "Use Squarespace name servers"
• Save changes

3. Re-enable DNSSEC:

• Go to DNS > DNSSEC
• Turn on DNS Security Extensions
• Confirm changes

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Error "Name server could not be added": Wait for any pending domain transfers to complete
• Can't see DNS Security Extensions toggle: Remove DS records manually from DNSSEC settings
• Changes can take up to 48 hours to take effect

Remember to manage DNS settings separately for each domain if you have multiple domains.

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