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title: Change DNS later
sidebarTitle: Change DNS later
description: Move your domain to a new DNS host without breaking Reloop mail authentication.
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## Safe migration checklist

<Steps>
  <Step title="Export current records">
    From the old DNS host (or Reloop dashboard), note SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX, and tracking values.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Create the zone on the new host">
    Add the domain/zone at Cloudflare, Route 53, etc., and recreate **all** important records (website + mail), including Reloop’s.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Lower TTL beforehand (optional)">
    A day before, set TTL to 300s on old NS-related records if your registrar allows.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Switch nameservers at the registrar">
    Point NS to the new host. Keep the old zone until dig shows the new NS everywhere.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Re-verify in Reloop">
    After NS propagate, open the domain → **Verify**. Auto populate may appear if the new host supports Reloop’s Domain Connect template.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Avoid

- Deleting Reloop records on the old host **before** the new host is live
- Switching NS without recreating MX if you still need inbound mail

## Related

- [Wrong nameservers](/docs/guides/connect-domain/troubleshoot/wrong-nameservers)
- [Find your DNS provider](/docs/guides/connect-domain/find-dns-provider)