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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Domain Renewal and Redemption
Read more: Domain Renewal and RedemptionYour domain registration will eventually expire. Learn how to renew your domain or recover it from redemption directly from your Liquid Web account.
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Editing Your DNS Hosts File
Read more: Editing Your DNS Hosts FileUse your computer’s hosts file to test a site on a new server before updating the DNS. This ensures everything works correctly before going live.
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Fixing Firefox Bypassing Hosts File
Read more: Fixing Firefox Bypassing Hosts FileEditing the Hosts File for site testing is common. Yet, recent Firefox updates may render it less effective, causing confusion during testing.
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Flushing Your Local DNS Cache
Read more: Flushing Your Local DNS CacheClear outdated DNS data. Flush your local DNS cache on Windows, macOS, and Linux to fix connection errors and see site updates instantly.
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How to Connect Your Domain to Cloudflare (A Step-by-Step Guide)
Read more: How to Connect Your Domain to Cloudflare (A Step-by-Step Guide)Liquid Web collaborates with Cloudflare for DDoS protection and faster CDN services. Learn how to enable Cloudflare for your site in this article, using your current nameservers or Cloudflare nameservers (DNS changes are not directly supported).
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How to Find IP Address of Website
Read more: How to Find IP Address of WebsiteLearn how to get the IP address of a website server easily. Read this article on top methods to find an IP address of a website or find the IP of a domain.
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How to preview a website before DNS update is complete
Read more: How to preview a website before DNS update is completeHow to preview and test your website after migration without waiting for DNS propagation, which can take several days.
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How to Register a New Domain Name
Read more: How to Register a New Domain NameLearn how to register a new domain name in portal.liquidweb.com. Our guide shows you how to search, check out, and get WHOIS privacy.