How do I link a domain to my DigitalOcean account?

To link your domain to your DigitalOcean account, simply follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your Namecheap account.

2. Select Domain List from the left main menu, and click the Manage button next to your domain name:


3. Select the Custom DNS option from the Nameservers drop-down menu, and enter the following nameservers:

  • ns1.digitalocean.com
  • ns2.digitalocean.com
  • ns3.digitalocean.com

Once done, click the green checkmark to save your changes:



Note: it may take 24-48 hours for the Domain Name Server (DNS) changes to take effect.

4. Once your domain is linked to DigitalOcean’s nameservers, you can manage their DNS records from the Control Panel.

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