# Adding Name Servers to Your Domain

Every domain requires a minimum of two (2) associated [nameservers](https://joker.com/faq/books/jokercom-faq-en/page/what-is-domain-name-service-dns).

You have the freedom to choose any name service you prefer. The Joker.com name service is provided for free along with the Joker.com domain fee. By default, the Joker.com name servers are configured unless you explicitly change them during the ordering process.

It's important to note that certain top-level domains (TLDs) have **specific nameserver requirements**. For more details, please refer to the [Specific ccTLDs: Nameservice](https://joker.com/faq/books/jokercom-faq-en/page/specific-cctlds-nameservers "Specific ccTLDs: Nameservers") article.

### Adding Existing Nameservers: Joker NS or Foreign

To add nameservers, follow these steps:

##### 1. On your [Dashboard](https://joker.com/faq/books/jokercom-faq-en/page/understanding-your-dashboard), click the "Modify" icon next to the domain you want to add NS to:

![](https://joker.com/faq/uploads/images/gallery/FAQ_media/DNS/ns-1.png)



##### 2. In the [Domain Management](https://joker.com/faq/books/jokercom-faq-en/page/domain-management-section) section, locate the "Name Servers" subsection, and click the "edit" icon:  


![](https://joker.com/faq/uploads/images/gallery/FAQ_media/DNS/ns-2.png)



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##### 3. Click the "Use custom Nameservers" button:

![](https://joker.com/faq/uploads/images/gallery/FAQ_media/DNS/ns-3.png)



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##### 4. Add desired nameservers, and click "save":

![](https://joker.com/faq/uploads/images/gallery/FAQ_media/DNS/ns-4.png)

<p class="callout info">You can change these to any foreign nameservers, such as the nameservers provided by your hosting provider. Please note that **only already registered nameservers in the respective registry** can be added.</p>



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##### 5. You can switch back to Joker NS at any time:

![](https://joker.com/faq/uploads/images/gallery/FAQ_media/DNS/ns-5.png)