How to Add an NS Record ?

An NS Record (Nameserver Record) tells the internet which nameserver is authoritative for a domain or subdomain. It is used to delegate DNS management to specific nameservers.

NS records are commonly used for subdomain delegation or advanced DNS setups.

What an NS Record Is Used For

Use an NS record when you want to:

Delegate a subdomain to another DNS provider
Manage part of your DNS externally
Set up reseller or custom DNS environments
Create separate DNS control for subdomains

Example:

blog.yourdomain.com managed by different nameservers

client.yourdomain.com managed separately

Before You Start

Make sure you have:

Your domain name
The nameserver hostnames provided by the DNS provider
Access to your DNS management panel

Example nameservers:

ns1.providerdns.com

ns2.providerdns.com

How to Add an NS Record at Govaio

Log in to your Govaio client area
Go to Domains
Select the domain you want to manage
Open DNS Management or Manage DNS Zone
Click Add Record
Choose NS Record
Enter the record details

Example for Subdomain Delegation

Field	Value
Type	NS
Name / Host	blog
Value	ns1.providerdns.com
TTL	Default / 3600

Add second record:

Field	Value
Type	NS
Name / Host	blog
Value	ns2.providerdns.com
TTL	Default / 3600

Click Save Changes

Example NS Records

Type	Host	Value
NS	blog	ns1.providerdns.com
NS	blog	ns2.providerdns.com
NS	client	ns1.otherdns.net
NS	client	ns2.otherdns.net

Important Notes

NS records should point to hostnames, not IP addresses
Usually at least two nameservers are recommended
NS records for the root domain are usually managed at the registrar level, not DNS zone level
Incorrect NS records can break DNS resolution for that subdomain

Root Domain vs Subdomain NS Records

Root Domain Nameservers

Change from your registrar domain panel using Change Nameservers.

Subdomain Delegation

Use NS records inside your DNS zone.

Example:

shop.yourdomain.com → delegated elsewhere

How Long Does It Take?

DNS changes usually begin quickly, but full propagation may take:

A few minutes to begin
Up to 24 hours globally
Sometimes faster depending on TTL

Common Problems

Subdomain Not Resolving

Possible reasons:

Wrong nameserver entered
Missing second NS record
DNS zone not created on delegated provider
Propagation still in progress

Website Stopped Working

Possible reasons:

NS records added to wrong host
Delegated nameserver missing A records (glue records if required)

Best Practice

Use NS records only when necessary. For normal website hosting, use:

A Record
AAAA Record
CNAME Record
MX Record

Use NS records mainly for advanced DNS delegation.

Need Help?

If you are unsure whether to use an NS record or change full nameservers, contact support@govaio.com with:

Your domain name
Subdomain name
Nameserver details

Govaio Support will help you configure it correctly.