configuring-dns-nameservers.md

title	Configuring DNS nameservers
intro	{% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %} uses the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) for DNS settings when DHCP leases provide nameservers. If nameservers are not provided by a dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) lease, or if you need to use specific DNS settings, you can specify the nameservers manually.
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versions	ghes *
type	how_to
topics	Enterprise Fundamentals Infrastructure Networking
shortTitle	Configure DNS servers

The nameservers you specify must resolve {% data variables.location.product_location %}'s hostname.

{% data reusables.enterprise_installation.changing-hostname-not-supported %}

Configuring nameservers using the virtual machine console

{% data reusables.enterprise_installation.open-vm-console-start %}

1. Configure nameservers for your instance. {% data reusables.enterprise_installation.vm-console-done %}

Configuring nameservers using the administrative shell

{% data reusables.enterprise_installation.ssh-into-instance %}

1. To edit your nameservers, use the ghe-setup-network command in visual mode. For more information, see "AUTOTITLE."

   ghe-setup-network -v

2. To add your new nameserver entries to {% data variables.location.product_location %}, run the following:

   sudo service resolvconf restart
   sudo service dnsmasq restart