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# How to set your Custom/Private Nameserver in WHM?

# Here's how to set your custom/private nameserver from WHM.

1. [Login to your WHM 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 in the search box, and it will display the Basic [WebHost Manager®](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-whm-1y3v4br/?bust=1784208648682) Setup option. Click on it.

3. Under Nameservers, Select Explicitly Set the Nameserver and enter or change the nameserver in Nameserver 1, 2 fields. Then, click on Save Changes.

Note: Domain propagation takes up to 24 hours.