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Your domain name is your online identity, and like most services, it needs to be renewed regularly to stay active. If your domain expires, it can affect your website, email, and brand presence. Understanding what happens when a domain expires helps you avoid downtime and the risk of losing your domain. What Happens Immediately After Expiry?How to Recover an Expired Domain via Hosted.com®The Domain Expiration CycleRisks of Letting a Domain ExpireHow to Prevent Domain ExpiryAdditional Informatio… Read More
DNS templates are useful when you manage multiple domains and want them to share the same DNS configuration. Instead of adding records manually to each domain, you can create a DNS and apply it to new or existing domains. This helps ensure consistency, saves time, and reduces errors in DNS management. What is a DNS Template?How to Create a DNS Template in cPanelAdditional InformationBest Practices for DNS Templates What is a DNS Template? A DNS template is a pre-defined set of DNS records (A, M… Read More
When you update DNS settings for your domain, such as pointing it to a new server, changing MX records for email, or adding a verification TXT record, the changes don’t take effect instantly worldwide. Instead, they go through a process called DNS propagation. Understanding DNS propagation helps you know what to expect when making DNS changes and how long it may take until everything works smoothly again. What is DNS Propagation?How Long Does DNS Propagation Take?How to Check DNS PropagationA… Read More
This article covers how to check domain DNS records – DNS (Domain Name System) records are the backbone of how your domain name connects to the internet. They define how your website is hosted, how your emails are routed, and which services are authorized to work with your domain. Knowing how to check DNS records helps you troubleshoot issues, confirm updates, and maintain domain security. With Hosted.com®, you can quickly view and verify your DNS records through your cPanel or by using extern… Read More
Verifying domain ownership is a crucial step in proving that you are the legitimate owner of a domain name. This process is often required when setting up services such as Email Hosting, SSL Certificates, or connecting your domain to third-party platforms. At Hosted.com®, we provide easy-to-use tools and clear guidance to help you confirm ownership of your domain. What is WHOIS?How to Use Hosted.com®’s WHOIS Lookup ToolAdditional Information:Why Verify Domain Ownership?Additional Tips for D… Read More
Domain nameservers are an essential part of the Domain Name System (DNS). They act as the internet’s “address book”, translating domain names (like yourdomain.com) into the IP addresses that computers use to communicate with one another. When you purchase a hosting plan with Hosted.com®, you’ll need to update your domain’s nameservers to point to Hosted.com® so that your website and email function correctly. What are Domain Nameservers?Where to Use Hosted.com Domain NameserversHow t… Read More
PHP error reporting is a valuable tool for identifying and troubleshooting issues in your website’s code. It displays error messages that help developers diagnose problems, but on a live website, you may prefer to disable these messages to prevent visitors from seeing them. Hosted.com® makes it easy to enable or disable PHP error reporting directly through cPanel. What is PHP Error Reporting?How to Enable or Disable PHP Error Reporting in cPanelHow to Enable PHP Reporting Using MultiPHP INI … Read More
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is one of the most reliable methods to move files between your computer and your hosting server. Whether you’re uploading a new website, managing existing files, or downloading backups, you’ll need your FTP details. Hosted.com® makes it quick and easy to find everything you need inside cPanel. What are FTP Details?How to Find FTP Details in cPanelAdditional Information What are FTP Details? FTP is a standard protocol that allows secure communication between you… Read More
PHP extensions add extra functionality to your website by enabling specific features and modules in PHP. Depending on your application or CMS (like WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal), you may need to enable or disable certain extensions for your site to function correctly. Hosted.com® makes it easy to manage PHP extensions directly from cPanel. What are PHP Extensions?How to Manage PHP Extensions in cPanelHow to Enable PHPHow to Disable PHPAdditional Information What are PHP Extensions? PHP extensi… Read More
This article will show you how to add, edit, or delete DNS (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.) records in cPanel. DNS records control how your domain interacts with the internet. They determine where your website points, where your emails are delivered, and verify domain ownership for services like Google Workspace. Hosted.com® allows you to easily add, edit, or delete DNS records in cPanel to manage your domain effectively. What are DNS Records?How to Add, Edit, or Delete DNS Records in cPanelHow to Ad… Read More