A nameserver is a fundamental component of the Domain Name System (DNS) that helps translate human-readable domain names (like example.com) into IP addresses, enabling browsers to connect to websites. For GigaLayer's knowledgebase, you can customize the explanation as follows:

What is a Nameserver?

A nameserver acts as the internet's directory, pointing domain names to the appropriate IP addresses. When a user enters your domain name into their browser, the nameserver identifies where your website is hosted and directs the browser to fetch the content. Without nameservers, users must remember numerical IP addresses to access websites.

Why Nameservers Matter

• Nameservers simplify domain management by linking them to web servers and hosting providers.
• Using multiple nameservers ensures high availability and seamless operation if one fails.
• Hosting companies, like GigaLayer, can set up custom nameservers (e.g., ns1.gigalayer.com) for professional branding.

Example at GigaLayer

At GigaLayer, we use nameservers such as ns1.gigalayer.com and ns2.gigalayer.com to manage global domain-to-hosting connections for our customers. These ensure fast and reliable domain resolution for all hosted websites.