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How to Set Up a Subdomain for a Game Server
Give players a memorable address like play.yourdomain.com instead of a raw IP and port — with the right DNS record, and an SRV record to hide the port entirely.
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.
What is WHOIS privacy, and do you need it?
Registering a domain publishes your name, email and phone by default. WHOIS privacy hides them. Here's how it works and when to use it.
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.
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