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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.
How to Set Up a CNAME Record (with Examples)
CNAME records alias one hostname to another — perfect for www, app platforms and verification. Here's how they work, when to use them, and the rules that bite people.
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.
How to Set Up DNS on Namecheap for a VPS
Point a Namecheap-registered domain at your VPS with the correct A and CNAME records, using Namecheap's BasicDNS panel — no jargon, just the exact values.
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.
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.
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