What are nameservers and why do I need them?

Nameservers are machines on the Internet which convert domain names into numerical (IP) addresses that computers can understand. Nameservers basically tell web browsers where to go and what to do when you try visiting a domain name.

Your domain name must use at least one nameserver in order to function properly. You can use the default nameservers provided by TierraNet, or you can use the nameservers provided by your web hosting company or IT manager.