{"id":905,"date":"2025-01-28T18:31:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T18:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/?p=905"},"modified":"2026-04-23T20:34:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T20:34:33","slug":"how-nameservers-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Nameservers Work with Domain and Hosting Connections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-dominant-color=\"55535e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #55535e;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2906 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-nameservers-work-1-711x400.avif\" alt=\"How Nameservers Work with Domain and Hosting Connections\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-nameservers-work-1-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-nameservers-work-1-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-nameservers-work-1.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#What_Are_Nameservers\" >What Are Nameservers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#How_Nameservers_Work\" >How Nameservers Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#Think_of_Nameservers_Like_a_Directory\" >Think of Nameservers Like a Directory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#Why_Nameservers_Matter_for_Websites_in_Kenya\" >Why Nameservers Matter for Websites in Kenya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#Where_Are_Nameservers_Used\" >Where Are Nameservers Used?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#1_Connecting_a_Domain_to_Web_Hosting\" >1. Connecting a Domain to Web Hosting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#2_Setting_Up_Business_Email\" >2. Setting Up Business Email<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#3_Domain_Transfers_and_Website_Migrations\" >3. Domain Transfers and Website Migrations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#Real-Life_Examples_from_Kenya\" >Real-Life Examples from Kenya<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#Example_1_Launching_a_Small_Business_Website\" >Example 1: Launching a Small Business Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#Example_2_Setting_Up_Email_for_a_School_or_Institution\" >Example 2: Setting Up Email for a School or Institution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#Common_Nameserver_Formats\" >Common Nameserver Formats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#Relationship_Between_Domain_Name_Nameservers_and_Web_Hosting\" >Relationship Between Domain Name, Nameservers, and Web Hosting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#How_to_Check_and_Update_Nameservers\" >How to Check and Update Nameservers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#How_Long_Do_Nameserver_Changes_Take\" >How Long Do Nameserver Changes Take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#What_Happens_If_Nameservers_Are_Wrong\" >What Happens If Nameservers Are Wrong?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#Why_Nameservers_Are_Important\" >Why Nameservers Are Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Nameservers\" >Frequently Asked Questions About Nameservers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#What_happens_if_I_do_not_update_my_nameservers\" >What happens if I do not update my nameservers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#How_do_I_know_which_nameservers_to_use\" >How do I know which nameservers to use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#Can_I_use_nameservers_from_one_host_while_hosting_somewhere_else\" >Can I use nameservers from one host while hosting somewhere else?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#Can_nameservers_affect_website_speed\" >Can nameservers affect website speed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-nameservers-work\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Have you ever wondered how your browser finds the correct website when you type a <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-domain-names-work\/\">domain name<\/a> like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.telahosting.co.ke<\/a><\/strong>? The answer lies in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-change-update-domain-nameservers\/\">nameservers<\/a><\/strong>. Nameservers are a key part of how the internet works, helping connect your domain name to the hosting server where your website files are stored.<\/p>\n<p>If you run a website in Kenya, understanding nameservers can help you avoid common issues when connecting your domain, launching a new site, moving hosting, or setting up business <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-set-up-custom-domain-email-with-mx-record-a-complete-guide\/\">email<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Nameservers\"><\/span>What Are Nameservers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>nameserver<\/strong> is a server that helps direct your domain name to the correct hosting server. In simple terms, it works like a directory that tells the internet where your website lives.<\/p>\n<p>When someone types your domain name into a browser, nameservers help translate that domain into the correct server location so the website can load.<\/p>\n<p>For example, when someone enters <strong>www.jumia.co.ke<\/strong>, the nameserver helps connect that domain to the right server <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/how-domain-names-work\/\">IP address<\/a> so the website can open properly.<\/p>\n<p>If you are new to domains, it also helps to first understand what a domain name is and how it works with IP addresses. Nameservers make that connection practical by pointing the domain to the right hosting environment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Nameservers_Work\"><\/span>How Nameservers Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_906\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-906\" style=\"width: 711px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"eed0bd\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #eed0bd;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-906 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-Nameservers-Work-711x400.avif\" alt=\"How Nameservers Work\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-Nameservers-Work-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-Nameservers-Work-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-Nameservers-Work-png.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How Nameservers Work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here is a simple step-by-step explanation of how nameservers work:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>You type a domain name into your browser.<\/strong><br \/>\nFor example, you enter <strong>www.jumia.co.ke<\/strong> or <strong>www.safaricom.co.ke<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your browser starts a <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/blog\/recommended-dns-settings-for-a-ke-domain-the-ultimate-guide\/\">DNS<\/a> lookup.<\/strong><br \/>\nThe browser needs to find out which server is hosting that website.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The nameservers respond with the correct DNS information.<\/strong><br \/>\nThey return the records that point the domain to the correct hosting server.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your browser connects to the server.<\/strong><br \/>\nOnce the correct server address is found, the website begins to load.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_of_Nameservers_Like_a_Directory\"><\/span>Think of Nameservers Like a Directory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A simple way to understand nameservers is to think of them as an online directory service.<\/p>\n<p>If someone asks for the location of a popular place in Nairobi, Mombasa, or Kisumu, you would provide directions to the right destination. Nameservers do something similar online. They help direct internet traffic to the correct hosting server for a domain name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Nameservers_Matter_for_Websites_in_Kenya\"><\/span>Why Nameservers Matter for Websites in Kenya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nameservers are especially important for website owners in Kenya because they affect how quickly and correctly your domain connects to your hosting provider.<\/p>\n<p>They matter when you are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>launching a new website<\/li>\n<li>connecting a <strong>.co.ke<\/strong> domain to hosting<\/li>\n<li>moving your website to a new hosting provider<\/li>\n<li>setting up business email for your domain<\/li>\n<li>transferring your domain between registrars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your nameservers are not set correctly, your website may not open, your email may fail, or your visitors may be sent to the wrong server.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Are_Nameservers_Used\"><\/span>Where Are Nameservers Used?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Connecting_a_Domain_to_Web_Hosting\"><\/span>1. Connecting a Domain to Web Hosting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you register a domain and <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/web-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buy hosting<\/a>, you usually need to point the domain to your hosting provider\u2019s nameservers so your site can go live.<\/p>\n<p>This is common for Kenyan <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/domain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">domains<\/a> such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>.co.ke<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>.or.ke<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>.ac.ke<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>.sc.ke<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Setting_Up_Business_Email\"><\/span>2. Setting Up Business Email<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your business uses custom email addresses like <strong>info@mybusiness.co.ke<\/strong>, DNS settings managed through your nameservers help route email correctly using records such as MX, SPF, DKIM, and others.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Domain_Transfers_and_Website_Migrations\"><\/span>3. Domain Transfers and Website Migrations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you transfer your domain or move your website to another host, your nameservers or DNS settings may need to be reviewed so your website and email continue working without interruption.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-Life_Examples_from_Kenya\"><\/span>Real-Life Examples from Kenya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_1_Launching_a_Small_Business_Website\"><\/span>Example 1: Launching a Small Business Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Imagine you register <strong>www.nairobifashions.co.ke<\/strong> and want to host the website with telaHosting. You may be given nameservers like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>dns1.tela-host.com<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>dns2.tela-host.com<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you update your domain to use those nameservers, the internet knows where your website files are stored, and your visitors can access the site.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_2_Setting_Up_Email_for_a_School_or_Institution\"><\/span>Example 2: Setting Up Email for a School or Institution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A school or institution using email addresses like <strong>admin@myschool.ac.ke<\/strong> will rely on proper DNS and nameserver settings to ensure messages are delivered correctly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Nameserver_Formats\"><\/span>Common Nameserver Formats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nameservers usually follow a simple format such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>dns1.tela-host.com<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>dns2.tela-host.com<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on the hosting platform, you may also see alternatives such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>da1.tela-host.com<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>da2.tela-host.com<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relationship_Between_Domain_Name_Nameservers_and_Web_Hosting\"><\/span>Relationship Between Domain Name, Nameservers, and Web Hosting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Component<\/th>\n<th>Meaning<\/th>\n<th>Role<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Domain Name<\/td>\n<td>A human-readable web address such as <strong>www.example.co.ke<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Helps users identify and visit your website<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nameservers<\/td>\n<td>Servers that direct the domain to the right DNS records<\/td>\n<td>Connect the domain name to the correct hosting setup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Web Hosting<\/td>\n<td>The server space where your website files are stored<\/td>\n<td>Makes your website accessible online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_and_Update_Nameservers\"><\/span>How to Check and Update Nameservers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you need to update your nameservers, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Log in to your domain registrar account.<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is the company where your domain name was registered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find the domain management area.<\/strong><br \/>\nLook for options like <em>Manage Domain<\/em>, <em>DNS<\/em>, <em>Nameservers<\/em>, or <em>Domain Settings<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Replace the current nameservers.<\/strong><br \/>\nEnter the nameservers provided by your hosting provider, such as <strong>ns1.telahosting.com<\/strong> and <strong>ns2.telahosting.com<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save the changes.<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter saving, allow time for DNS propagation. In many cases changes begin showing quickly, but full propagation can take up to <strong>48 hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Do_Nameserver_Changes_Take\"><\/span>How Long Do Nameserver Changes Take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nameserver updates can begin working within a few minutes, but global DNS propagation may take up to 48 hours. Some users in Kenya may see the changes earlier than others depending on their internet provider and cached DNS records.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_Nameservers_Are_Wrong\"><\/span>What Happens If Nameservers Are Wrong?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your nameservers are misconfigured or still pointing to an old host, you may notice problems such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your website not loading<\/li>\n<li>your website loading from the wrong server<\/li>\n<li>business email not working properly<\/li>\n<li>website downtime after migration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is why it is important to double-check your nameserver settings whenever you change hosting or connect a new domain.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Nameservers_Are_Important\"><\/span>Why Nameservers Are Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>They connect your domain to your hosting.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>They help visitors access your website correctly.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>They support email delivery and DNS-based services.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>They make it possible to move hosting without changing your domain name.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Nameservers\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About Nameservers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_do_not_update_my_nameservers\"><\/span>What happens if I do not update my nameservers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your domain is not pointing to the correct nameservers, your website may not load from the correct hosting server, and email services may also be affected.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_which_nameservers_to_use\"><\/span>How do I know which nameservers to use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your hosting provider normally sends the correct nameservers in your welcome email or shows them in your hosting dashboard.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_nameservers_from_one_host_while_hosting_somewhere_else\"><\/span>Can I use nameservers from one host while hosting somewhere else?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Usually, you should use the nameservers given by the provider managing your DNS or hosting. If you use a separate DNS provider like Cloudflare, the setup may be different.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_nameservers_affect_website_speed\"><\/span>Can nameservers affect website speed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Poor DNS performance or misconfigured nameservers can slow down domain resolution, which may delay how quickly a website begins loading.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nameservers are a vital part of connecting your domain name to your hosting service. Whether you are launching a new business website in Kenya, setting up email for your organization, or moving your domain to a new hosting provider, understanding how nameservers work can help you avoid common issues.<\/p>\n<p>If you want reliable hosting and domain services for your Kenyan website, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">telaHosting Kenya<\/a><\/strong> to get started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered how your browser finds the correct website when you type a domain name like www.telahosting.co.ke? The answer lies in nameservers. Nameservers are a key part of how the internet works, helping connect your domain name to the hosting server where your website files are stored. 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