The Virtual Name Server option allows you to create virtual domains on your existing server. Typically, this is used to redirect traffic from a virtual domain to the regular domain. The virtual domain may be thought of as an alias for the regular domain.

How to Set Up a Virtual Name Server for Your Account

When you select the Virtual Name Server option from your control panel, the Name Server Manager page will be displayed.

Your primary name server will be listed in the "Primary Name Server" field, and the Name Server Manager will automatically enter a server in the "Secondary Name Server" field. When you click the "Install" button, a message will display indicating that your name servers will be setup within one hour.

In this message, select the here link to continue and set up your virtual domains. The Name Server Manager displays the two servers you just set up.

You still need to set up DNS (Domain Name Server) for one of the domains you just set up. This will let you give a virtual name to the domain server. To do this, click on the here link below the table. The Name Server Manager reappears.

Type the new domain name for this virtual domain in the Domain Name field. Type the IP address (either your primary or secondary) in the Domain IP field. Click on the "Confirm" button. A message displays indicating that your virtual domains will be set up within one hour.

When you return to the main page of the Name Server Manager, your changes will be reflected in the listing of domains. You can make changes to the new domain names using the View, Edit, Delete, and Send Registration links.

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