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Nameserver

A nameserver is a server that answers DNS queries for a domain.

Last updated July 24, 2026

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Term
Nameserver
Plain-English definition
A nameserver is a server that answers DNS queries for a domain.
Technical definition
A nameserver is a server that answers DNS queries for a domain.
Commonly confused with
Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
Related terms
DNS, DNS Zone, Delegation

Definition

A nameserver is a server that answers DNS queries for a domain.

Why it matters

Nameservers determine which DNS zone controls website, email, and verification records.

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