Web60 Nameservers — Everything You Need to Know

This article explains how Web60 nameservers work and how to manage your domain's DNS settings.

What are Web60 nameservers?

Web60 operates two nameservers:

• ns1.web60.ie (80.93.24.141)
• ns2.web60.ie (80.93.24.142)

These nameservers run PowerDNS software. The second nameserver (ns2) automatically copies all DNS information from the first nameserver (ns1) using a process called AXFR replication. This means if one nameserver becomes unavailable, the other continues serving your website visitors without interruption.

Records Web60 manages automatically

When you use Web60 nameservers, these DNS records are created and maintained automatically:

• SOA record: Technical settings that other nameservers need
• NS records: Tell the internet which nameservers handle your domain
• A record for @: Points your main domain (example.com) to Web60's server at 80.93.24.138
• CNAME for www: Points www.example.com to your main domain

You cannot edit these records through the Web60 portal — they're managed automatically to ensure your website works correctly.

Records you can manage yourself

Through your Web60 portal, you can add and edit these DNS record types:

• MX records: For email routing (tell emails where to go)
• TXT records: For email authentication, domain verification, and other services
• CNAME records: For subdomains (like shop.example.com or blog.example.com)
• A records: Point subdomains to specific IP addresses
• AAAA records: IPv6 addresses for subdomains

Changes you make in the Web60 portal typically take effect within 60 seconds.

How to set up Web60 nameservers

Nameservers are changed at your domain registrar (the company where you bought your domain name), not through Web60 or any DNS provider.

1. Log in to your domain registrar's control panel
2. Find the nameserver or DNS settings section
3. Replace the existing nameservers with:
   • ns1.web60.ie
   • ns2.web60.ie
4. Save the changes

Changes can take up to 48 hours to fully propagate worldwide. You can check if your domain has connected correctly using Web60's domain checker tool.

If you're not using Web60 nameservers

If your domain uses different nameservers (from your registrar or another DNS provider), Web60 has no control over your DNS records. You'll need to:

• Create an A record pointing to 80.93.24.138 for your main domain
• Create a CNAME record pointing www to your main domain
• Manage all other DNS records at your current DNS provider

For help deciding between nameservers and A records, read our guide on nameservers vs A record setup.

If you're still stuck, contact Web60 support through your dashboard. Include your domain name and describe what you're trying to achieve.