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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.
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.
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.
What are nameservers, and why do they matter?
Nameservers decide who answers DNS questions for your domain. Get them wrong and nothing resolves. Here's what they are in plain English.
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