For each of your domains, you decide who manages the nameservers and DNS records: either ZapX (managed DNS mode) or yourself/a third party (custom nameservers). This setting is called the DNS mode of your domain. It determines, among other things, which features are available in the DNS tab of your domain management and whether ZapX can automatically create records for you. This guide shows you how to set and switch the DNS mode.
Domain: Set DNS Mode
How to set your domain's DNS mode (managed or custom nameservers) and switch between them.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
In managed DNS mode, ZapX fully manages your nameservers and DNS records. This is the default for newly ordered domains and the recommended setting for most customers, using the standard nameservers ns1.zap-hosting.com and ns2.zap-hosting.com.
In managed mode, ZapX handles all DNS management including extra features like native Cloudflare integration and automatic game server/TeamSpeak linking. With custom nameservers, you manage your domain externally (e.g., via another provider), and these extra features are not reliably available.
Enter your custom nameservers in the Primary/Secondary (and optionally Tertiary/Quaternary) fields in the Nameservers tab of your domain management and click Save Nameservers.
Yes, if you ordered your domain directly through ZAP-Hosting, managed DNS mode is usually active by default.
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