Should Hostname be Resolvable?

ItsMattSon

• September 06, 2016 19:08

Hi folks, I went into WHM > Networking Setup > Change Hostname and entered in a 'random' hostname, as per the suggestions. Should I be able to reach my new hostname in a web browser? Please note that I do not own secureserver.net (It belongs to GoDaddy Inc). My original hostname was sXXX-XXX-XX-XXX.secureserver.net where the X's represent the server IP. 40771

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  cPanelMichael

  • September 07, 2016 16:30

  Hello, You will need to use a domain name that you own and have the ability to change the name servers on as your server's hostname. For example:
  server.domain-you-control.tld
  There's a useful guide on setting up name servers at: [Tutorial] Nameserver configuration on cPanel servers Otherwise, you must use the original hostname issued by your hosting provider, or contact your provider to request a new hostname with a domain name under their control. Thank you.

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  ItsMattSon

  • September 08, 2016 03:07

  Thanks Michael - Appreciate the confirmation. I think my misconception was that I should have been able to resolve the hostname that my VPS 'defaulted' but that makes a lot of sense. Seems that without a domain, IP is the only management address I'll be able to use :)

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  cPanelMichael

  • September 08, 2016 13:12

  Hello, I'm happy to see the information was helpful. Feel free to let us know if you encounter any additional issues. Thanks!

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