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title: How to Set Custom/Private Nameservers in WHM
description: "You can set up custom/private nameservers from WHM. **1.** Log in to WHM Account. **2.** Go to **Server Configuration** >> **Basic WebHost Manager Setup** or type **Basic** in the menu filter box. The option will appear. Click on it. ![](/img/whm-reseller-basic-pmkb-menu.gif)…"
url: "https://www.aeserver.com/support/how-to-set-custom-private-nameservers-in-whm/"
updated: "2025-01-05"
category: How To Tutorials
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# How to Set Custom/Private Nameservers in WHM

You can set up custom/private nameservers from WHM.

**1.** Log in to WHM Account.

**2.** Go to **Server Configuration** >> **Basic WebHost Manager Setup** or type **Basic**  in the menu filter box. The option will appear. Click on it.
![](/img/whm-reseller-basic-pmkb-menu.gif)

**3.** Under **Nameservers**, select **Explicitly Set the Nameservers.** Enter or change the nameservers. Then click on **Save Changes**.
![](/img/whm-reseller-basic-nameserver-set.gif)

**Note:** Domain propagation takes up to 24 hours.