Updating the domain nameserver

Therefore, to configure our domain name to resolve to our server's IP address, we need to update the zone file of the domain nameserver. At the moment, our domain is using Namecheap's domain nameserver, and we can update the zone file using Namecheap's administrative UI.

However, this approach means we'd have to manage our servers using DigitalOcean, and our domain using Namecheap. It'd be easier if we can carry out all the everyday administrative tasks using the same platform. Fortunately, DigitalOcean also has its own domain nameservers, which we can use.

Now, all we have to do is go on Namecheap's administrative UI and update the TLD server to use DigitalOcean's domain nameserver, and use DO's administrative ...

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