{"id":473,"date":"2024-10-18T12:55:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T12:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2024\/10\/18\/10010960-how-to-change-nameservers-for-de-domains-at-hostinger\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T13:01:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:01:40","slug":"10010960-how-to-change-nameservers-for-de-domains-at-hostinger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/10010960-how-to-change-nameservers-for-de-domains-at-hostinger\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Nameservers for .de Domains at Hostinger"},"content":{"rendered":"

To change the nameservers for your .de domain, the domain must have an active DNS zone, as required by Denic.de<\/a>. Follow the steps below to ensure a smooth process.<\/p>

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Step 1 – Preparations<\/h2>

Before changing the domain’s nameservers, make sure:<\/p>

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    The domain is fully registered and active.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    You have full ownership and control of the domain name.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The domain is already added to your hosting plan. For web and cloud plans at Hostinger, refer to this guide: How to add a website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>

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    Step 2 – Get the required nameservers<\/h2>

    Obtain the nameserver values you want to use. For Hostinger values, refer to this guide: Where to find Hostinger nameservers<\/a>.<\/p>

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    The nameserver values for Hostinger may vary depending on the hosting type and domain. Always use the exact ones shown in your panel.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Step 3 – Verify the domain’s configuration<\/h2>
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      Open the Denic Predelegation check<\/a> website<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Enter the domain name and nameservers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    3. \n

      Click Execute<\/b>:
      ​<\/p>\n

      \".de<\/div>\n

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        If the change can be made, a Check successful<\/b> message will appear:
        ​<\/p>\n

        \"Hostinger<\/div>\n

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        If the check fails or you get an error message, refer to this page for further information: Nameserver Predelegation Check – Errors<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>

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        Do not update the nameservers until all errors are resolved.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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        Step 4 – Update nameservers<\/h2>

        Once you’ve confirmed that the nameservers can be changed without issues, update them through the platform where your domain is registered. For domains registered at Hostinger, check this guide: How to change nameservers<\/a>.<\/p>

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        After updating, your domain may take up to 24 hours to propagate, though it usually updates within a few hours. You can monitor the status live using a tool such as dnschecker.org<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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