Step 6: Edit Files in SSH Shell
Login to your SSH Shell into your server as root and open the following 2 files to edit using the information below:
* file 1:
nano /etc/resolv.conf
From there, the file needs to be edited. Make sure it looks like this:
domain yourwebsite.com
search yourwebsite.com
nameserver 127.0.0.1
nameserver IP1
nameserver IP2
At this point you should save by typing ctrl+o and entering. Then, close the file by typing ctrl+x.
* file 2:
nano /etc/nameserverips
The file needs to be edited, just like File 1. Make sure it looks like this:
IP0=0
IP1=ns1.yourwebsite.com
IP2=ns2.yourwebsite.com
**Please note IP0=your server IP**
Save and close as per File 1.
Step 7: Setup Nameservers in WHM
In WHM, select Edit Server again and set your Primary Nameserver to ns1.yourwebsite.com and assign the IP Address once more – it should now be the correct IP. Then click Add an A Entry for This Nameserver and repeat the process for the Secondary Nameserver using ns2.yourwebsite.com. Make sure you save.
Then you can double check that everything is setup properly by selecting Manage Nameserver IPs in WHM. If you see the 2 IPs and nameservers, you’re all set.
Step 8: Reboot Your Dedicated Server
Get into the Shell via SSH as root and type the simple command: reboot
Step 9: Point Your Domain Nameservers
If you host with LPDedicated.com or Lunarpages, you can login via the instructions in our previous post to manage your domain nameservers. Make sure they are pointed correctly, and once they fully propagate (24 hours or so), your nameservers will be listed properly and your website will resolve on your dedicated server!
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