🌐Chapter 5 Example: Using a Domain from GoDaddy

In this section, you’ll see a full example using a domain purchased on GoDaddy.
We'll walk you through how to:

• Log into GoDaddy 🧑‍💻
• Find your domain management panel
• Prepare for name server redirection
• Verify your settings after changing NS to Oracle’s DNS

In my lab environment, I will be using the domain hexacats.online.

Once your domain is available, make sure to verify that it is accessible on the internet.

You can use the following tool for this validation:
🔍 https://dnssec-analyzer.verisignlabs.com/

After this validation, we move on to the next chapter...

🔄 Updating Name Servers on GoDaddy

Now that your DNS zone is live on Oracle OCI and you’ve copied your name servers, it’s time to tell your domain where to look for its DNS settings.

In other words:
We’ll update your NS (Name Server) records in GoDaddy to point to Oracle Cloud.

⚙️ Step-by-Step: Change NS Records on GoDaddy

1. Go to godaddy.com and log into your account 🔐
2. Click "My Products" from the dashboard
3. Under "Domains", find your domain (e.g., hexacats.online)
4. Click "DNS" or "Manage DNS" 🔧
5. Scroll down to the "Nameservers" section
6. Click "Change" or "Edit"
7. Select "Enter my own nameservers (advanced)"

🧩 Add Oracle’s Name Servers

Now paste the name servers you copied from Oracle Cloud earlier.
You should have 4 entries, like this:

✅ Double-check that they’re correct — even one typo will break your domain’s routing!

💾 Save Your Changes

Click "Save" or "Confirm", and GoDaddy will update your domain configuration.

🕒 Note: It may take some time (anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours) for the changes to propagate fully across the internet.