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What Are Name Servers?

What Are Name Servers?
The term "name server" refers specifically to a server that hosts DNS zone files. When an end-user visits a domain, the DNS lookup first checks the name servers provided by the domain, which indicate which server to check for the specific DNS records for that domain. All Black Cat Hosting servers host DNS zones and may act as name servers, and you may use our name servers to host your DNS settings.

Note: Many registrars and web hosts will use the term "nameservers" interchangeably with "name servers". It is a common and general accepted alternate spelling. 


Where Can I Find My Black Cat Hosting Name Servers?
If you are not sure of what the Black Cat Hosting name servers are supposed to be for your website's domain name, you can find the information needed inside of your Black Cat Hosting welcome email. 

The welcome email was sent when you signed up for web hosting will contain the name servers listed for your hosting account. These name servers can be used on all sites that are hosted on your Black Cat Hosting web hosting account.

If you have lost your welcome email, it can be requested again by contacting us via a support ticket

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