Allowing WHM to manage DNS Records from Namecheap

Question

Hey guys  
  
So, i want to start a small WHM server, i am currently learning cPanel and WHM, and i have a domain with namecheap, i would like to make it so that WHM can manage the domain records, so that i can make accounts etc but i dont get how.  
  
I have heard of using Bind to setup nameservers, or using separate nameservers but i am not experienced enough to understand how that works.

natsukirei · Answer

I actually figured it out  
  
- Went to namecheap and used the create Nameserver option and pointed ns1 and ns2 to my server Public IP  
- Went to WHM and changed the default NS Manager to BIND  
- Added records for my domain on WHM and the nameservers  
  
Tested and it all works now

David G · Answer

First off, I don't know cPanel or WHM at all.  
  
That said ...  
  
Is namecheap hosting the DNS?  
  
I don't think cPanel or WHM would be able to manage the DNS for externally hosted domains.  
  
You could setup a bind dns server, but that's pretty complicated and not recommended for those unfamiliar with it.  
  
Does cPanel or WHM have a DNS management module so it can manage the bind configuration files?

Allowing WHM to manage DNS Records from Namecheap

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