Domains, hosting & email
DNS
48 guides across 10 sections
Domains & DNS29
- Cloudflare basics for clientsWhat Cloudflare is, what we use it for, what it means for your domain and DNS, and what you need to know as a client.
- Common DNS problems & fixesA troubleshooting guide for the most frequent DNS problems, including website not loading, email not working, and SSL errors after DNS changes.
- DKIM records, explainedWhat a DKIM record does, how it signs your outgoing email to prove it's genuine, and why it matters for email deliverability.
- DMARC records, explainedWhat a DMARC record does, how it protects your domain from email spoofing, and how to set up a sensible policy for your business.
- DNS propagation: why changes take timeWhy DNS changes don't take effect instantly, how long propagation takes, and what to do while you wait.
- DNS records explained (A, CNAME, MX, TXT)A plain-English guide to the four DNS record types you'll encounter most often (A, CNAME, MX, and TXT) and what each one does.
- Domain & DNS terms, explained simplyA plain-English A to Z glossary of every domain name and DNS term you're likely to encounter, from A record to WHOIS.
- Domain privacy protection explainedWhat WHOIS privacy protection is, why it matters, and how to check it's switched on at common registrars.
- Domain transfer checklistA complete checklist of everything to do before, during, and after transferring a domain name from one registrar to another.
- Domain vs hosting vs emailA clear explanation of the difference between your domain name, your website hosting, and your business email: three things that are often confused.
- Domains & DNS, explained simplyEverything you need to know about domain names and DNS, from the basics to email records, transfers, and troubleshooting.
- Email DNS records (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC)An overview of the four DNS record types that make your business email work correctly and land in inboxes rather than spam.
- How to choose a good domain namePractical tips for picking a domain name that is memorable, professional, and available: covering extensions, length, and common mistakes.
- How to find where your domain is registeredStep-by-step guide to finding out which registrar holds your domain name, even if you didn't set it up yourself.
- How to register a domain nameStep-by-step guide to buying and registering a new domain name for your business, including what to look for and common mistakes to avoid.
- How to transfer a domainA step-by-step guide to moving a domain name from one registrar to another, including what to prepare and how long it takes.
- Nameservers vs DNS recordsThe difference between changing nameservers and editing individual DNS records, and when to use each approach to manage where your domain points.
- Parked & redirected domainsWhat it means to park a domain, how domain redirects work, and when to use each, including redirecting variant domains to your main site.
- Pointing your domain to a new siteHow to update your domain's DNS records so it loads your new website, whether by changing nameservers or updating individual DNS records.
- Renewing your domain and turning on auto-renewHow to check when your domain expires, renew it, and turn on auto-renew at the most common registrars so it never lapses by accident.
- SPF records, explainedWhat an SPF record is, how it works, and why setting it up correctly is essential for keeping your business email out of spam folders.
- Subdomains explainedWhat subdomains are, how they work, common uses, and how to create one on your domain.
- Unlocking a domain & getting the auth codeHow to unlock your domain and obtain the EPP/auth code so it can be transferred to a new registrar.
- Verifying domain ownershipHow to prove you own a domain to Google, Microsoft, email providers, and other services, usually by adding a TXT record to your DNS.
- What happens when a domain expiresA plain-English timeline of what happens after a domain name expires, and how to recover it before it's too late.
- What is a domain name?A plain-English explanation of what a domain name is, how it works, and why you need one for your business.
- What is DNS?A plain-English explanation of the Domain Name System: how it works, why it matters, and what it has to do with your website and email.
- Who owns your domain (and why it matters)Why domain ownership should be in your name, how to check who the registrant is, and what to do if someone else holds your domain.
- www vs non-wwwWhether your URL starts with www or not. Does it matter for SEO, visitors, or your website? This guide explains the difference and what to choose.
Give us access5
- Give us access to manage your DNSHow to securely grant our team access to your DNS records so we can connect your domain to your new website and email systems.
- Give us access to your Cloudflare accountHow to safely invite our team to manage your Cloudflare DNS, security, and performance settings.
- Give us access to your domain registrarA general guide on how to safely grant us access to your domain name so we can point it to your new digital presence.
- Give us access to your Namecheap accountHow to securely grant us access to manage your domains or hosting in Namecheap without sharing your password.
- Give us delegate access to GoDaddyHow to securely invite our team to manage your GoDaddy domains and hosting without sharing your personal password or billing details.
Email4
- How to improve email deliverabilityPractical steps to make sure your business emails reach the inbox instead of the spam folder.
- SPF, DKIM & DMARC for email sendersA plain-English explanation of the three DNS records that prove your emails are legitimate and protect your domain from being spoofed.
- Why email & your website are separateYour email and your website don't have to live on the same platform, and for most businesses, they shouldn't.
- Why your emails land in spam (deliverability)What email deliverability is, why it matters, and the main reasons your business emails might be going to spam instead of the inbox.
Hosting2
- Hosting vs email: why they're separateLearn why your website hosting and your business email are completely separate services, and why changing one doesn't affect the other.
- How DNS & hosting fit togetherLearn how your domain name connects to your hosting server through DNS, and why this matters when making changes to your site.
Migrations2
- Migrating between hosting providersWhat a website hosting migration involves, how long it takes, what causes downtime, and how we minimize disruption when moving your site to a new host.
- Migrating your business emailWhat happens when we move your business email to a new provider: what transfers, what doesn't, how to avoid losing messages, and what to expect.