How to edit resolver configuration in WHM or SSH

Introduction

This article will guide you on how to change the nameservers configured in /etc/resolv.conf in WHM or SSH.

Procedure

WHM:

1. Log into WHM.

2. Navigate to Resolver Configuration.

3. Click Proceed.

4. Make the desired changes.

5. Click Continue to save the changes.

SSH:

1. Connect to the server via SSH as the root user.

2. Open the /etc/resolv.conf file using any command-line text editor you prefer (example: vi, vim, nano, etc.) 

3. Comment out the current nameservers by adding a '#' in front of each nameserver and add the new nameserver entries or modify the file as needed.

Example:

#nameserver 192.168.0.1
#nameserver 192.168.0.2
nameserver 8.8.8.8
nameserver 8.8.4.4 

4. Save and close the file.