Adding name servers to your DNS records allows you to manage advanced domain configurations. Here's how to properly set up and manage additional name servers:

Preparing Your Domain

1. Disable DNSSEC protection before adding custom name servers:

• Navigate to domain names control panel
• Select your domain
• Go to DNS > DNSSEC
• Turn off DNS Security Extensions
• Confirm the action

Adding Custom Name Servers

1. Gather your NS records from your server provider
2. Access DNS settings:

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

3. Add new NS record:

• Click "Add Record"
• Select "NS" from type dropdown
• Enter host value (e.g., "mail" for mail.yourdomain.com)
• Input NS record from provider
• Save changes

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

Removing Custom Name Servers

1. Disable DNSSEC
2. Reset to Squarespace name servers:

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

3. Re-enable DNSSEC:

• Navigate to DNS > DNSSEC
• Turn on DNS Security Extensions
• Confirm the action

Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. "Name server could not be added" error:

• Usually occurs during domain transfers
• Wait for transfer completion before making changes

2. Missing DNS Security Extensions toggle:

• Remove DS records manually from DNSSEC settings
• Delete records using the trash can icon
• Save changes

Remember: All DNS changes typically take 24-48 hours to fully propagate through the system.

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