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[vv AT cgs.pw]

Hi James,

Thanks. Now I get it. That completely took me by surprise
but it makes sense now.

So if I set up a DNS server somewhere and add this domain
to the list then other Opennic DNS servers will pick it
up and I'll be good to go?

~vv


> Most registrars provide the DNS service along with the domain
> registration. The .null NIC is not providing this service. You will need
> to either run your own DNS server or get one from a free service like
> no-ip or something similar.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: discuss-request AT lists.opennicproject.org
> [mailto:discuss-request AT lists.opennicproject.org] On Behalf Of vv AT cgs.pw
> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 2:34 PM
> To: discuss AT lists.opennicproject.org
> Subject: RE: [opennic-discuss] Dot Null registration
>
> Perhaps this would be better on IRC but here goes.
>
> Is the .null domain different from other domains in that it is intended
> for running domain servers instead of web sites? In past years I've just
> set A records (etc.) with the registrar when I register my domains, but I
> see this is very different. If I can't use this domain for a web site,
> then that's OK, but if I can, then what should I actually do now?
>
> ~ vv
>
> PS: I registered another opennic name yesterday (.pirate) and it worked
> just like ICANN domain registrations do.
>
>> It is the IP address of your DNS server which you will host the
>> records for your .null domain on. It must be running a DNS server with
>> your domain's zone on it authoritatively. You can use webmin on linux
>> to easily configure a BIND name server.
>> Have Fun!
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: discuss-request AT lists.opennicproject.org
>> [mailto:discuss-request AT lists.opennicproject.org] On Behalf Of
>> vv AT cgs.pw
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 12:01 AM
>> To: discuss AT lists.opennicproject.org
>> Subject: [opennic-discuss] Dot Null registration
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I just tried to register a dot null domain but got stumped.
>> It asks for my webhost nameserver. What's that?
>>
>> There is an alternative choice for custom nameservers but doesn't
>> explain that either.
>>
>> So, what should I put for NS1 and NS2?
>>
>> ~ vv
>>
>>
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