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Domains · 6 min read ·

How to Set Up Custom Nameservers for Your Domain

Point your domain at the nameservers of Cloudflare, your host, or your own DNS server — the switch that hands DNS control to the right place. Here's how, safely.

Domains · 6 min read ·

What Is a Glue Record and When Do You Need One?

Glue records solve a chicken-and-egg problem in DNS when your nameservers live on the domain they serve. Here's the plain-English explanation and when you need them.

Domains · 5 min read ·

How to Move Your Domain's DNS to Cloudflare

Migrate your DNS to Cloudflare for faster changes, a free CDN and DDoS protection — without downtime. The exact order of steps so no record is dropped.

Domains · 5 min read ·

How to Set Up DNS on GoDaddy for a VPS

Point a GoDaddy domain at your VPS with the right A and CNAME records. Clear steps through GoDaddy's DNS Management panel, including its @ and Nameserver quirks.

Domains · 6 min read ·

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.

Domains · 3 min read ·

Domain renewal and expiration explained

Let a domain expire and you can lose it — sometimes for good. Here's the renewal lifecycle, the grace periods, and how to never lose a name.

Domains · 3 min read ·

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.

Domains · 3 min read ·

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.

Domains · 3 min read ·

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.

Domains · 3 min read ·

What is a domain registrar, and how do you pick one?

Registrars are the companies that sell and manage domains. Here's what they actually do, how they differ, and what to look for when choosing one.

Domains · 3 min read ·

How to register a domain name (step by step)

Registering a domain is the first step to putting anything online. Here's how the process works, what to check, and how to avoid common mistakes.

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