--- title: "Sites & Stores Domain and DNS Management" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/" description: "Manage domains and DNS from the portal. Learn to edit DNS records (A, MX, CNAME), update your site's primary domain, and enable SSL certificates." vertical: "Sites & Stores" date: "2025-09-12" last_modified: "2026-07-02" --- # Sites & Stores Domain and DNS Management The Domains and DNS section of the Sites & Stores Portal is the central hub for managing how your Sites & Stores are accessed on the internet. This interface provides direct control over your domain configurations and the associated DNS records, allowing you to manage your web presence without leaving the portal. From here, you can perform essential tasks such as setting the primary domain for a site, editing individual DNS records (like A, CNAME, and MX records for third-party email), and managing the SSL certificates that secure your domains. The integrated tools are designed to streamline the process of pointing a domain to your site and ensuring it is configured correctly. Domains and DNS Management articles 0 results The following resources will guide you through using the domain and DNS management tools in your portal. - ## [Domain registration frequently asked questions](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/domain-registration-faq/) Common questions and answers relating to domain registration. [Read more: Domain registration frequently asked questions](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/domain-registration-faq/) - ## [How to Change a Domain Name in a Nexcess Account](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/change-domain-name/) Learn how to change your master domain name in the Nexcess Client Portal for Magento, WordPress, WooCommerce, or Flexible Cloud plans. [Read more: How to Change a Domain Name in a Nexcess Account](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/change-domain-name/) - ## [How to configure DNS records in the Client Portal](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/configure-dns-records/) Learn how to add and manage DNS records in the Nexcess Client Portal. This guide covers adding A, CNAME, MX, and SPF records for your domain. [Read more: How to configure DNS records in the Client Portal](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/configure-dns-records/) - ## [How to create and edit DNS Zones in the Nexcess Client Portal](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/dns-zones/) Learn how to create and edit DNS Zones in the Nexcess Client Portal. We will also give a brief overview of how DNS works, and the DNS records you will frequently use. [Read more: How to create and edit DNS Zones in the Nexcess Client Portal](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/dns-zones/) - ## [How to Create Custom (Private) Nameservers at Nexcess](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/custom-private-nameservers-at-nexcess/) Learn how to create custom (private) nameservers at Nexcess for your domain. This guide shows you how to register them through the OpenSRS portal. [Read more: How to Create Custom (Private) Nameservers at Nexcess](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/custom-private-nameservers-at-nexcess/) - ## [How to edit or add a CNAME DNS record to go live with your site](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/launching-a-website/) In order for your site to go live on your plan, you will need to first either use the Nexcess nameservers (DNS entries) or you will need to edit the CNAME record for your site domain. [Read more: How to edit or add a CNAME DNS record to go live with your site](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/launching-a-website/) - ## [How to point your domain name to Nexcess DNS services](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/set-your-domains-dns/) Learn how to point your domain from OpenSRS to Nexcess by unlocking your domain, changing the nameservers, and re-locking the domain. [Read more: How to point your domain name to Nexcess DNS services](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/set-your-domains-dns/) - ## [How to Transfer Domains to/from Nexcess Web Hosting](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/transfer-a-domain/) Hassle-free domain transfer to Nexcess. Protect your domain and learn how to transfer domains with ease. [Read more: How to Transfer Domains to/from Nexcess Web Hosting](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/domains-dns/transfer-a-domain/) 1[2](?query-0-page=2) [Next Page](/sites-stores/domains-dns?query-0-page=2)