What are nameservers?

Nameservers are part of DNS. They tell the internet which DNS provider controls the records for your domain.

Simple explanation

Think of nameservers like the address book provider for your domain. When someone visits your website, DNS uses nameservers to find where the website should load from.

Why nameservers matter

They control where your website points.

They can control where email is routed.

They decide which DNS zone is active for your domain.

Example

If your domain uses Host Luma nameservers, Host Luma DNS records can point your website to the correct hosting server.

What happens when nameservers are wrong

Your website may show the wrong provider.

Your website may not load.

Email may stop working if MX records are not configured correctly.

DNS changes may appear inconsistent while propagation is still happening.

Host Luma nameservers

ns1.hostluma.co.uk

ns2.hostluma.co.uk

Important notes

Nameserver changes should be done carefully, especially if your email is already working through another provider.

Need help?

If you are unsure about any step, contact Host Luma support before making changes. We can help check the correct settings and guide you through the process.