Where do I point my name servers for a domain I host on my dedicated server?

Answer by: Taylor Giddens, Aplus.Net Dedicated Server Support

With Aplus.Net, you have two options for hosting your DNS (Domain Name Servers). Option one is to have Aplus.Net host the DNS for you. The second option is to host the DNS yourself on your dedicated server.

Information on how to configure the physical hosting of your domain names inside the Plesk Control Panel is available here:

• How do I add a domain for hosting in Plesk?

I. Using Aplus.Net's DNS Servers:

With every dedicated server, you as a new dedicated server customer are offered one complimentary DNS Service plan, so that you can quickly get your project off the ground. Here is how you can activate your free DNS Service plan:

1. Start by logging into the Aplus.Net Control Panel at http://cp.aplus.net using your Registration Number and Customer Password.
2. Click on Dedicated Servers from the top navigation bar. Now, click on the Dedicated Server you'd like to manage.
3. Click on the Manage Custom DNS Records icon.
4. You will be prompted to activate this feature. Click Yes.
5. Enter the domain name you’d like to manage DNS records for and click Create.

In addition, you may request to sign up for additional DNS Service plans for other domains you may host on your dedicated server. Each additional domain will cost $5.95/year to host in our DNS servers. Here is how you can purchase and access additional DNS Service plans:

1. Start by logging into the Aplus.Net Control Panel at http://cp.aplus.net using your Registration Number and Customer Password.
2. In the top navigation bar, go to Buy Services and select Domain Names >> Custom DNS Service.
3. Select the domain name to be associated with this DNS Service plan.
4. Once you complete your order, click on Domains from the top navigation bar.
5.  Now, click on the domain name you’d like to manage.
6. Click on the Manage Custom DNS Records icon.

Important: Once you have signed up for your DNS Service plan, please point your domain to our name servers: ns1.abac.com (216.55.128.4) and ns2.abac.com (216.55.144.4).

Further information on how to manage your custom DNS records is available here:

• I have a DNS service plan. How can I manage my DNS Records?

II. Using your own DNS Servers:

Information on how to use own nameservers for resolving your domain names is available in the following KB article:

• How can I use own nameservers for my hosted domain names?