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.
Ever wondered who owns a particular domain? Our latest blog highlights the 4 best WHOIS domain tools for uncovering this vital information. Each tool excels with a user-friendly interface, ensuring that anyone can access…
Have you ever stumbled upon a website and found yourself wondering about the person or company behind it? Perhaps there's a potential business opportunity you want to explore, and you're keen to reach out…
In 2024, discerning where a domain is hosted remains pivotal for web professionals and enthusiasts alike. To navigate this quest, begin with a WHOIS lookup, granting insights into registrar details and sometimes revealing the…
With a plethora of WHOIS lookup tools at our disposal in 2024, it's easier than ever to access information about domain names and IP addresses. Whether you're conducting a whois domain lookup, an IP…
Navigating the world of domain names can be riddled with questions, particularly around the possibility of acquiring them for free. Yes, it's conceivable to secure a domain name without financial outlay, but this offer…
Certainly, domain names can include dashes! They're used as a visual aid to separate words, making your domain name more legible, like 'fresh-bakery-treats.com' as opposed to 'freshbakerytreats.com'. However, while dashes are permissible, they mustn't…
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…
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.