Guides tagged “domains”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about domains, sorted A-Z.
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Add a domain, subdomain or domain alias in Plesk
Learn the difference between additional domains, subdomains and domain aliases in Plesk and how to add each, set the document root and connect DNS.
Add another domain to cPanel (addon domain) with the Domains tool
Host a second website on your cPanel account: create a new domain in cPanel Domains, choose its document root, point DNS and upload the site.
Add domains, subdomains and domain pointers in DirectAdmin
Add an extra domain, create subdomains and set up domain pointers (aliases or redirects) in DirectAdmin, and understand how each affects files, email and SSL.
Build several Sitejet websites with domains and subdomains
Run more than one Sitejet website from a cPanel account: add domains or subdomains, build each site separately, preview on a subdomain and switch to the main domain.
Change the PHP version and PHP settings per domain in Plesk
Change the PHP version for one domain in Plesk and edit its php.ini values, including memory_limit, upload_max_filesize and max_execution_time.
Connect domains and SSL to WP Squared sites
Point a domain to a WP Squared site, add www and subdomains, get the free SSL certificate issued, force HTTPS and change a site's domain without breaking links.
Connect to Remote Desktop with a domain name instead of an IP
Point a DNS A record such as rdp.example.com at your server and connect as rdp.example.com:3389. Covers TTL, IP changes and testing with the hosts file.
Create a subdomain in cPanel (blog, shop, staging)
Create subdomains such as blog.example.com or staging.example.com in cPanel, choose the document root, get SSL, and point a subdomain to an external server.
DirectAdmin: switch PHP versions per domain
Set the PHP version for one domain in DirectAdmin and edit that domain's php.ini limits, then verify the change with phpinfo and PHP-FPM.
DNS propagation and TTL explained: why DNS changes take time
Why a DNS or nameserver change reaches people at different times, what TTL controls, how long propagation really takes and how to plan a move with near-zero downtime.
DNS record types explained: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SRV and CAA
What each common DNS record does, what its value looks like and when you need it, from A and CNAME for websites to MX, TXT and SRV for email and services.
Domain aliases (parked domains) in cPanel: show one site on several domains
Use a cPanel domain alias, formerly called a parked domain, to show the same website on extra domains such as .net or misspellings, and learn when a redirect is better.
Domain extensions (TLDs) explained: gTLD, ccTLD and new TLDs, and how to choose
Learn the difference between generic, country-code and new top-level domains, how they affect trust and local SEO, and a simple way to pick the right extension.
Domain not resolving? Troubleshoot DNS step by step
Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN and "server IP address could not be found" by checking registration, nameservers, A records, propagation and local DNS cache.
Domain security explained: registrar lock, DNSSEC and account protection
How domains get hijacked and the layers that stop it: registrar lock, registry lock, DNSSEC, strong account security, accurate contact data and auto-renewal.
Domain vs hosting vs email: how they fit together
Domain names, web hosting and email hosting are three different services. See what each does, how DNS ties them together and when to keep them with one provider.
Force HTTPS for a domain in cPanel
Redirect every visitor to HTTPS with the Force HTTPS Redirect toggle on the cPanel Domains page or an.htaccess rule, then avoid redirect loops and mixed content.
HestiaCP: add a domain, DNS zone and mail domain
Create a web domain in HestiaCP and let the panel build the matching DNS zone and mail domain, then add a mailbox and point the domain at your server.
How DNS resolves a domain name, step by step
Follow a DNS lookup from your browser through the resolver, root servers, TLD servers and authoritative nameservers, and see where caching and TTL fit in.
How domain transfers work: EPP codes, locks and the 60-day rule
Understand what happens during a domain transfer between registrars: unlocking, the EPP authorisation code, approval emails, timing, renewal and what can block it.
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