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# Private Nameservers

Private nameservers (also called child nameservers or glue records) let you create custom nameserver hostnames under your own domain, such as `ns1.yourdomain.com` and `ns2.yourdomain.com`.

## When You Need This

Private nameservers are used when you want to run your own DNS infrastructure and have your nameservers identified by your domain name rather than a third party's. Common use cases include hosting providers, resellers, and anyone running their own authoritative DNS servers.

## Registering a Private Nameserver

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Private Nameservers">
    Open your domain's management page and click **Private Nameservers** in the left sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Details">
    Under **Register a NameServer Name**, enter the hostname prefix (e.g., `ns1`) and the IP address the nameserver resolves to.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save Changes**. The nameserver is registered as a glue record at the registry level.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Modifying a Private Nameserver

If the IP address of your nameserver changes:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Modify Section">
    Under **Modify a NameServer IP**, enter the hostname prefix, the current IP address, and the new IP address.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save Changes**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Deleting a Private Nameserver

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Delete Section">
    Under **Delete a NameServer**, enter the hostname prefix to remove.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save Changes**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Before deleting a private nameserver, ensure no domains are currently pointing to it. Deleting a nameserver that is actively in use will cause DNS resolution failures for any domain relying on it.
</Warning>