Guides tagged “domains”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about domains, sorted A-Z.
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DNSSEC explained: how signed DNS works and how to enable it
How DNSSEC protects DNS answers with signatures, the chain of trust from the root, DNSKEY, RRSIG and DS records, enabling it safely, validating it and avoiding outages.
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 name disputes and UDRP explained: cybersquatting and your rights
How domain name disputes work: what cybersquatting is, the UDRP process and its three tests, URS, ccTLD dispute policies, costs and timelines, and how to protect your own brand domains.
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 reselling explained: how to sell domains to your clients
How domain reselling works: registrar vs reseller accounts, wholesale pricing, ICANN fees, WHMCS registrar modules, renewals and expiry handling, and the responsibilities that come with selling domains.
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.
How to add virtual hosts and domains in OpenLiteSpeed
Create a virtual host in OpenLiteSpeed WebAdmin, set its document root, add a port 80 listener, map your domain to it, enable rewrites and apply the change with a graceful restart.
How to change the primary domain of a cPanel account
What the primary domain of a cPanel account is, why you cannot change it from cPanel itself, how MdmHost changes it for you, and what to check before and after.
How to choose a good domain name: a practical checklist
A practical checklist for picking a short, memorable, brandable domain name, avoiding trademark and spelling traps, choosing the extension and protecting your brand.
How to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN
DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN means the domain name could not be found in DNS. Learn how to check if the domain is registered, expired or misconfigured, and fix it.
How to fix ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED
ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED means your browser could not turn the domain into an IP address. Learn how to fix it on your device and check the domain's DNS and registration.
HTTPS and SVCB DNS records explained
What the new HTTPS and SVCB DNS record types do: advertise HTTP/3, alternative endpoints and ECH keys, enable alias behaviour at the zone apex, and how browsers use them.
IDN domains explained: domain names with local characters and Punycode
How internationalised domain names with accents or non-Latin scripts work, what Punycode (xn--) is, how they behave with email and SSL, and the security risks to know.
Manage domain registrations, transfers and renewals in WHMCS (admin)
Process domain orders in WHMCS, handle incoming transfers with EPP codes, manage auto-renew and renewal reminders, and fix domains stuck in pending or out of sync.
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