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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Logging Real Visitor IPs with Cloudflare
Read more: Logging Real Visitor IPs with CloudflareUsing CloudFlare? Your logs may show the wrong IP. Install the Apache module `mod_cloudflare` to log the correct visitor IP and prevent firewall blocks.
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Making Your ENOM/WHOIS Information Private
Read more: Making Your ENOM/WHOIS Information PrivateRegistering a new domain requires publishing contact info, which leads to spam. Learn how to make your WHOIS information private to avoid this issue.
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Managing Your DNS
Read more: Managing Your DNSDNS connects domain names to IPs. You can manage records through Liquid Web, control panels, or external hosts.
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Managing Your Domain Settings
Read more: Managing Your Domain SettingsManaging your domain settings can be frustrating. Liquid Web simplifies this with powerful domain management tools right in your account portal.
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Migration guide: transfer a Squarespace domain to Nexcess
Read more: Migration guide: transfer a Squarespace domain to NexcessLearn how to transfer your Squarespace domain and website to Nexcess — and why you should. You will discover Squarespace has many limitations that Nexcess hosting doesn’t.
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Moving a Domain to a Dedicated or Different IP Address
Read more: Moving a Domain to a Dedicated or Different IP AddressEvery server at Liquid Web has an IP address assigned at creation. This IP address will then also be assigned to any domains (websites) you add to your server. You can, however, add IP addresses to your server and assign specific domains to specific IPs.
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Setting Up Reverse DNS (rDNS)
Read more: Setting Up Reverse DNS (rDNS)DNS records link URLs to IP addresses, ensuring correct site visibility. This article focuses on reverse DNS (rDNS), crucial for email sending. Without rDNS, emails may be rejected as spam.
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Transfer Your Domain to a Different Registrar
Read more: Transfer Your Domain to a Different RegistrarTransferring your domain to a new registrar? Learn how to unlock your domain in your Liquid Web account and retrieve your EPP code to start the process.