How to Check Your Domain’s Nameservers Easily

If you’re looking to switch hosting providers or have updated your domain recently, checking your domain’s nameservers is essential.

Understanding Nameservers: The Basics

Nameservers play a crucial role in the domain name system (DNS) by pointing your domain to the right server where your website resides. Ensuring that your domain’s nameservers are set correctly is critical for the smooth operation of your website. Let’s learn how to check them using simple tools and methods.

How to Check Nameservers Using WHOIS Lookup Tools

1. Find Your Web Host’s Nameservers

Before you start, you need to know your web host’s nameservers. Access your hosting control panel to find these details. For instance, in Hostinger‘s hPanel:

Navigate to Hosting → Plan Details.
Look for the Nameservers section and note down the details.

2. Use a WHOIS Lookup Tool to Find Your Current Nameservers

WHOIS lookup tools are available online and can help you retrieve your domain’s current nameserver details. Here’s how to use the Hostinger WHOIS lookup tool:

Enter your domain name in the search box and click Search.
Your domain details, including nameservers, will be displayed.

3. Compare Nameservers

Once you’ve obtained the nameserver details from both your hosting control panel and WHOIS lookup tool, compare them. If they match, your domain is set up correctly. If not, contact your hosting provider for support.

How to Check Nameservers Using System Console

For those who prefer using the command line, here’s how you can check nameservers on different operating systems:

Windows

Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog, type cmd, and press OK.
In the command prompt, type: nslookup -type=ns yourdomain.tld
Your domain’s nameservers will be displayed.

Linux

Open the terminal with CTRL + ALT + T.
Type the following command: dig +short ns yourdomain.tld

macOS

Open Launchpad and search for Terminal.
Enter the command: dig +short ns yourdomain.tld

Common Issues When Checking Nameservers

Domain is Available for Registration

If your domain shows as available, verify the URL you entered. Copy it directly from your domain registrar to avoid typos.

Nameserver Values Not Showing

This might occur with less common domain extensions. Ensure your WHOIS tool supports your domain’s extension.

DNSSEC Being Enabled

If DNSSEC is enabled, it might prevent DNS changes from propagating. Use a DNSSEC checker to verify. If DNSSEC is active, contact your registrar to disable it.

Using WHOIS Lookup While Domain Is Not Propagated

After updating DNS records, propagation can take up to 48 hours. Be patient and recheck after some time using tools like DNS Checker.

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Conclusion

Ensuring that your nameservers are correctly set is vital for your website’s uptime and performance. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily verify your nameservers using WHOIS lookup tools or your system console.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to leave a comment below. We’d love to help!

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Linas L.

Linas started as a customer success agent and is now a full-stack web developer and Technical Team Lead at Hostinger. He is passionate about presenting people with top-notch technical solutions, but as much as he enjoys coding, he secretly dreams of becoming a rock star.

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Ignas takes great satisfaction in helping people tackle even the most complex technical issues. His current goal is to write easy-to-follow articles so that these issues will not happen at all. During his free time, Ignas likes to play video games and fix up things around his house.

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