Short, practical write-ups on the things people ask us: DNS records, .htaccess rules, Cloudflare settings and what actually happens to a domain when it expires.
68 guides on DNS, .htaccess, Cloudflare and expired domains.
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Looking for a clear and concise guide to modify your nameservers at hostgator.com? Discover our comprehensive walkthrough, "Effortless Nameserver Modification on hostgator.com." Our intuitive manual provides all the essential information you'll need for a…
Searching for a straightforward tutorial on updating your nameservers with hostinger.com? Our user-friendly guide, "Step-by-Step: Changing Nameservers on hostinger.com" is your perfect resource. We cover everything you need to know, equipping you with the…
Do you need an easy-to-follow guide for modifying nameservers at one.com? Look no further than our instructional article titled "How to Change Nameservers on one.com." This comprehensive walkthrough provides you with all the necessary…
Are you looking for a simple tutorial on changing nameservers on GoDaddy? Our blog post, "How to Change Nameservers, GoDaddy," offers a detailed, step-by-step guide to help you successfully update your nameservers. From understanding…
The importance of nameservers cannot be overstated. They are vital to the Internet's ability to maintain an organized system that enables users to find websites easily and quickly. Without nameservers, we would need to…
Understanding the internet's address system, known as the Domain Name System (DNS), is crucial to appreciate how websites and online resources are accessed. DNS records are integral components of the system, serving as a…
Unlock the mysteries of the digital world as we delve into the concept of Domain Name System, or DNS. Widely recognized as the internet's phonebook, DNS is an incredible tool that serves as a…
Discover essential tips on how to choose a good domain name, one that stands out and drives traffic your way. Learn to select a domain name that positively impacts your SEO and brand identity,…
Understanding the complex puzzle of website creation can be overwhelming, and one significant piece of this puzzle is the Top-Level Domain (TLD). But what exactly is a Top-Level Domain? Basically, a TLD is the…
What is in the guides and where to start.
Two broad areas. First, domains: how the domain lifecycle works, what happens when a name expires, whether expired domains are worth buying and where to buy them. Second, the practical work that follows: reading a WHOIS record, adding DNS records at common registrars, redirecting an old domain, and configuring .htaccess, caching and Cloudflare.
People registering or buying a domain and then having to make it work. That covers first-time buyers who want to know what a nameserver is, domain investors sizing up expired names, and site owners doing their own DNS, redirects and caching. The guides assume no prior knowledge and show the actual steps rather than describing them in the abstract.
No. The guides, the expired domain lists and the lookup tools are open to everyone. An account is only needed for the parts that have to remember something for you: saving favourites and setting up match rules that alert you when a name you want becomes available.
Every guide carries its publication date, so check it before following a walkthrough. The domain concepts — expiry, redemption, DNS record types — barely change. Registrar and control panel screens change often, so a screenshot from an older guide may no longer match what you see, even when the steps are still right.
If domains are new to you, start with the lifecycle of a domain name and what happens when one expires — almost everything else here builds on those two. If you already know the ground and want names, go straight to the expired domains list or the WHOIS lookup.