Domains and DNS Articles
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The following guides empower you to register a new domain, transfer an existing domain to Liquid Web, and manage your domain’s renewal settings. You will also learn how to add and edit DNS records (like ‘A’ or ‘MX’ records), change your nameservers, and set up reverse DNS (rDNS) for your server’s IP address. If you run into problems, we provide tools and guides for troubleshooting DNS propagation or flushing your local DNS cache.
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Disable DNS Zone Transfers
Read more: Disable DNS Zone TransfersDNS zone transfers aid in managing redundant DNS servers, but if your LiquidWeb server isn’t a DNS server, they pose a security risk. Best practice is to disable them by adding a line to the named.conf file in the /etc folder.
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DNS Hosting – NameServers
Read more: DNS Hosting – NameServersYour domain’s designated NameServers (NS) serve DNS records that guide visitors directly to your server when they enter your domain name into a browser so it is important to know where they are hosted, and how to make adjustments, if needed.
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DNS Management
Read more: DNS ManagementYour hub for DNS control. Learn to point your domain and manage A, CNAME, MX, and TXT records to direct your site’s traffic effectively.
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DNS Tool – Dig
Read more: DNS Tool – DigLearn to use the `dig` command to query DNS servers. Understand its output, common queries like A, MX, NS, and advanced options like +trace.
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DNS tools
Read more: DNS toolsTroubleshooting DNS? We’ve compiled a list of recommended tools to help you check DNS records, diagnose issues, and speed up problem-solving.
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DNSSEC
Read more: DNSSECDNSSEC uses public-key cryptography to sign DNS records with private keys and verify them with public keys, ensuring DNS data integrity and authenticity.
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Domain Overview
Read more: Domain OverviewDomain registration and management for online presence.
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Domain Registrations
Read more: Domain RegistrationsYour hub for domain ownership. Learn to register, transfer, renew, and protect your domains and WHOIS info with these essential guides.