docs/content/admin/configuration/configuring-dns-nameservers.md

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Configuring DNS nameservers	{% 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.	[/enterprise/admin/guides/installation/about-dns-nameservers/ /enterprise/admin/installation/configuring-dns-nameservers /enterprise/admin/configuration/configuring-dns-nameservers]	[{enterprise-server *}]

The nameservers you specify must resolve {% data variables.product.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 %} 2. 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 %} 2. To edit your nameservers, enter:

$ sudo vim /etc/resolvconf/resolv.conf.d/head

3. Append any nameserver entries, then save the file.
4. After verifying your changes, save the file.
5. To add your new nameserver entries to {% data variables.product.product_location %}, enter:

$ sudo service resolvconf restart