This guide provides the nameservers for the previous Webland platform (Classic), including their associated IP addresses. You will also learn what to consider when using custom nameservers and DNS zones, and how to configure DNS records to minimise future maintenance.
Who is this guide for?
This guide is intended for customers who manage their domain or hosting on the previous Webland platform (Classic) or want to use Webland as their DNS provider.
You can access the System Configurator at classic.webland.ch.
Are you already using the new Webland platform (WHMCS)? Then log in via the new Webland website. The nameservers listed here refer to the previous Webland infrastructure.
What Are Nameservers?
Nameservers are an essential part of the Domain Name System (DNS).
They provide information about which DNS records apply to a domain.
These records determine, for example:
Which IP address your website uses.
Which mail servers receive emails for your domain.
Which destinations certain subdomains point to.
Which additional DNS settings apply to your domain.
When you use Webland's nameservers, the corresponding DNS records are provided through Webland's DNS infrastructure.
Webland Nameservers
The following nameservers are available for the previous Webland platform (Classic):
Nameserver | IPv4 Address |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Important: Always use the complete nameserver hostnames when configuring your domain.
The associated IP addresses are only required if your domain registrar explicitly requests them.
How Can I Configure Webland Nameservers?
A domain's nameservers are generally managed through the domain registrar.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Log in to your domain registrar's control panel.
Open the management section for the desired domain.
Find the Nameservers or DNS Delegation settings.
Enter the Webland nameservers listed above.
Save your changes.
After the update, your domain's DNS records will be provided through Webland's nameservers, provided the DNS zone has been configured accordingly at Webland.
Note: Nameserver changes may take some time to become effective worldwide.
Using Custom Nameservers and DNS Zones
If you use your own nameservers or an external DNS provider, you must manage the required DNS records through the responsible DNS provider.
For certain Webland services, it is recommended to use the hostnames provided by Webland instead of manually configured IP addresses.
This allows changes to destination IP addresses to be reflected automatically.
Important: Not every DNS record can be replaced with a hostname. The correct configuration depends on the DNS record type.
Example 1: MX Record for Receiving Emails
MX records specify which mail servers receive emails for your domain.
An MX record must point to a hostname and cannot directly contain an IP address.
Correct
MX 5 ms1.webland.ch.
Incorrect
MX 5 92.43.217.101
Why?
The MX record points to the hostname ms1.webland.ch.
The corresponding IP address is resolved through DNS. If the mail server's IP address changes, the MX record does not need to be updated as long as the hostname remains the same.
Important: Use the MX records specified for your particular Webland email service.
Example 2: CNAME Record for a Subdomain
A CNAME record allows you to point a subdomain to another DNS hostname.
For example, this can be used for the www subdomain.
Correct
$ORIGIN mydomain.ch. www IN CNAME wl1.webland.ch.
Alternative Using a Fixed IP Address
$ORIGIN mydomain.ch. www IN A 92.43.216.101
Why Is a CNAME Recommended?
A CNAME record points to a hostname whose IP address is resolved separately through DNS.
If the destination server's IP address changes, the target hostname can be updated without requiring you to modify the CNAME record itself.
An A record, on the other hand, contains a fixed IPv4 address that may need to be updated manually when the IP address changes.
Important: An A record is not technically incorrect by default. Always use the DNS configuration specified for your hosting service. A CNAME record also cannot coexist with other record types at the same DNS name.
Important Notes
Nameserver hostnames: Enter the complete nameserver hostnames at your domain registrar.
IP addresses: The nameservers' IP addresses are normally not required.
DNS zones: If you use external nameservers, the necessary DNS records must be configured through the responsible DNS provider.
MX records: MX records must point to hostnames rather than directly to IP addresses.
CNAME records: CNAME records can simplify management for suitable subdomains.
A records: A records are still required when a DNS name needs to point directly to an IPv4 address.
DNS updates: Changes to nameservers and DNS records may take time to become effective due to DNS caching.
Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting
What are Webland's nameservers?
The nameservers for the previous Webland platform are:
ns1.webland.ch
ns2.webland.ch
ns3.webland.ch
ns4.webland.ch
Do I also need to enter the nameservers' IP addresses?
Normally, no.
In most cases, entering the complete nameserver hostnames at your domain registrar is sufficient.
Where can I change my domain's nameservers?
Nameservers are managed through your domain registrar.
Open the domain management section and look for the nameserver or DNS delegation settings.
Can I use external nameservers?
Yes. If you use external nameservers, you must ensure that all DNS records required for your website and email services are configured correctly with the external DNS provider.
Why is my website not working after changing nameservers?
Possible reasons include:
The new nameservers have not yet been fully adopted.
Required DNS records are missing from the new DNS zone.
The configured DNS values are incorrect.
Check your domain's nameserver delegation and DNS records.
Do I have to use a CNAME record for my website?
Not necessarily.
Whether a CNAME or A record should be used depends on the domain, the DNS hostname, and the hosting configuration.
Always use the DNS settings specified for your Webland hosting service.
Tip
If you use external DNS services, follow the hostnames recommended by Webland when configuring your DNS records.
This can help avoid unnecessary manual changes if the IP addresses of certain Webland services change.
If you need assistance with your nameserver or DNS configuration, our Webland Support team will be happy to help.
Done! You now know the nameservers for the previous Webland platform and what to consider when configuring your own DNS records.