How To Set DNS Records with IndiaTimes Server

After my last post on my experience with Indiatimes domain service, I got a couple of questions asking how to change the dns settings for domains registered with Indiatimes.

As I already mentioned in that article, Indiatimes does not provide total dns control to its customers. There are, however, two ways you can get your dns settings done.

1) Providing details to Indiatimes tech-support team

You can mail the Indiatimes web-support team at “websupport[at]indiatimes.co.in” with the required cname, aname and mx records. For me it took 5 days, 4 e-mails and 5 phone calls before the changes were finally made, but ideally you will get it done within 2 working days.

2) Manage your dns through another domain vendor who provides total dns control

This is my preferred way, because you get full control of your dns settings. There are many registrars who provide this service for free. I will tell you how to do it with GoDaddy Offsite DNS.

i. Login to your GoDaddy account and go to https://dcc.godaddy.com/default.aspx?activeview=offsitedns&sa=

ii. Click Add Off-Site DNS.

iii. Enter your domain name in the domain name field and click OK.

iv. Wait for a couple of minutes (refresh the screen if required).

That’s the first part. To complete the process you will have to update the domains NameServer’s.

v. Login to your Indiatimes domain manager.

vi. Click on Name Servers.

vii. Update the nameservers with
mns01.domaincontrol.com
mns02.domaincontrol.com and save settings.

That’s it. Within 24-48 hours your nameservers will be modified and then you can enjoy full dns control through GoDaddy. Thanks Bisomber for the tip.