Can I keep my domain at NameSilo and use another hosting provider?
The short answer
Yes. You can retain registration at NameSilo and connect the domain to a different host through nameservers or DNS records. Choose where DNS will be managed before making changes, especially if the domain also handles email.
In more detail
NameSilo lets you change the nameservers assigned to a domain. Its terms also describe its DNS hosting as optional, allowing another DNS provider. This means a .com or .net registration can remain at NameSilo while your website runs with a separate hosting company.
Choose one of two approaches with your host: delegate DNS to the nameservers it supplies, or retain your current DNS service and add the website records it requires. These are different workflows. Editing records in a DNS dashboard that is no longer authoritative will not change the public website.
Before switching, record the existing settings and identify website, mail and verification records that must continue working. Test the destination website first, then check both website access and email after the change. DNS caching means that different visitors can see the transition at different times.
Keeping registration separate can be useful if you expect to change hosts, while using one provider can simplify administration. Decide based on who will manage DNS and handle problems. A registrar transfer is not required merely because you are buying a new hosting plan.