---
title: "How to configure custom nameservers in Nodeworx"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/custom-nameservers/"
description: "Easily create custom nameservers in InterWorx. This guide walks you through setting up nameservers and creating the required A records in NodeWorx."
vertical: "Sites & Stores"
date: "2019-09-11"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# How to configure custom nameservers in Nodeworx

### **Introduction**

Creating your own **custom nameservers** (e.g., `ns1.yourdomain.com`) is an excellent way to brand your hosting services and present a more professional image to your clients. While the process involves a few steps, it gives you greater control over your domain’s DNS.

This guide will walk you through setting up your private nameservers in the **InterWorx** control panel by specifying them in **NodeWorx** and creating the necessary DNS ‘A’ records.

## Prerequisites

- A dedicated, VPS, or Reseller account with the [Interworx control panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/),  
    or
- A dedicated, VPS, or Reseller account with [Nexcess](https://www.liquidweb.com/help-docs/hosting-service/nexcess/).
- A registered [domain name](https://www.liquidweb.com/help-docs/portal/domains-and-dns/domain-registrations/registering-a-domain-name-main-url/) with [glue records](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/understanding-glue-records/) set at the registrar level.

## Step-by-step Instructions

1. [Log in to NodeWorx.](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/logging-into-interworx-web-panel/)
    - If you do not know your password, click Forgot your password on the login page.
2. Specify the primary, secondary, and tertiary nameservers as necessary: 
    - If this is your first time logging in to NodeWorx, you will be prompted to specify Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary nameservers.
    - If you are not prompted to specify any nameservers, access the DNS Management page from the main menu: **System Services > DNS Server > Overview**.  
        ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1568222761646-1568222761646.png)
3. Click **Update**.
4. After specifying your nameservers within Nodeworx, navigate to **System Services > DNS Server > Zones** to create A records for the nameservers.
5. Click **Records** next to the domain name servers you registered.
6. From the **Add a new:**  drop-down list, select **A**, then click **Go**.  
    ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1568222789225-1568222789225.png)
7. In the **Host** field, type the name of the primary name server you created in Stage 2, Step 2.  
    ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1568222801675-1568222801675.png)
8. Leave **TTL** field default as 43200 (see above).
9. In the **IP Address** field, type the IP address registered with the name server.
10. Click **Save**.
11. If necessary, repeat these steps for your secondary and tertiary custom nameservers.