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How to Point a Domain to a VPS with Cloudflare
A step-by-step guide to connecting any domain to your VPS using Cloudflare's free DNS, including the exact A records and the proxy setting most people get wrong.
How to point a domain at your Nxeon server
You've got a server and a domain — now connect them. Here's how DNS records work and exactly what to set so visitors reach your VPS.
Wildcard DNS and catch-all subdomains explained
One record to handle every subdomain? That's a wildcard. Here's how *.example.com works, when to use it, and the pitfalls to avoid.
Business email for a domain registered anywhere: a DNS setup guide
Your domain doesn't have to live with Nxeon to get professional email on it. Here's exactly which DNS records to add — MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC — wherever it's registered.
Email DNS explained: SPF, DKIM and DMARC
Want your email to land in inboxes, not spam? Three DNS records — SPF, DKIM and DMARC — are the key. Here's what they do and how to set them.
How to transfer a domain to a new registrar
Moving a domain to a better registrar is straightforward once you know the steps. Here's the checklist — unlock, auth code, and no downtime.
Subdomains explained: what they are and how to use them
blog.example.com, app.example.com, shop.example.com — subdomains let one domain host many things. Here's how they work and when to use one.
How to point a domain to your VPS
Got a domain and a server? Connect them with a single DNS record. Here's the exact process, the records to set, and how to verify it worked.
TTL in DNS explained: what that number really does
TTL is the little number next to every DNS record — and it controls how fast your changes take effect. Here's how to set it wisely.
DNS propagation explained: why changes take time
You changed a DNS record but the site still points to the old server. That's propagation. Here's why it happens and how to work with it.
DNS records explained: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX and TXT
Every domain runs on a handful of record types. Here's what each one does, with real examples, so you can read and edit DNS with confidence.
How DNS works: the internet's phone book explained
Every time you load a website, a hidden lookup turns a name into an IP address. Here's what DNS is doing behind the scenes, step by step.
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