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# How to change the default nameserver from the WHM Root account?

You can change the default nameserver of your server from your [WHM](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-whm-1y3v4br/?bust=1784208648682) Root Account.

Note: Root Access is required. You cannot access it from the WHM Reseller Account.

# Here's how to change the default nameserver from the WHM Root account 

1. [Login to your WHM Root Account](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/how-to-access-web-host-manager-or-whm-4u81s6/?bust=1676310450137).

2. Go to Server Configuration >> Basic WebHost Manager® Setup or type Basic WebHost in the search box, and the option will appear. Click on it.

![](https://www.ex2.com/img/whm-reseller-basic-pmkb-menu.gif)

3. Scroll to the end of the page, Under Nameserver, enter your Nameserver in the text field.

![](https://www.ex2.com/img/whm-root-basic-nameserver-change.gif)

4. Click on the Save Changes button.

The nameserver will be changed successfully.