---
title: "Update remote DNS server's nameserver software"
method: GET
path: "/set_nameserver"
tags: ["DNS", "DNS Cluster Settings"]
---

# Update remote DNS server's nameserver software

`GET /set_nameserver`

This function sets the nameserver software that the remote servers in a DNS cluster run. The system queues the nameserver software that you select until the HTTP request finishes. Then, it sets the remote servers' nameserver software.

## Query parameters

- `nameserver` 'BIND' | 'PowerDNS' | 'Disabled', required

## Response `200`

HTTP Request was successful.

- object
  - `data` object
    - `message` string — A confirmation message from the system.
    - `nameserver` 'bind' | 'powerdns' | 'disabled' — The nameserver software. * `bind` * `powerdns` * `disabled`
  - `metadata` object
    - `command` string — The method name called.
    - `reason` string — The reason the API function failed when the `metadata.result` field is `0`. This field may display a success message when a function succeeds.
    - `result` 0 | 1 — * `1` — Success * `0` — Failed. Check the `reason` field for more details.
    - `version` integer — The version of the API function.

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