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A Complete Guide on TLDs All about Top Level Domains (TLDs) Settling on a domain for your website can be an uphill struggle. Not only do you need to discover a word or expression that is clear, succinct, and unforgettable, but you also need to select which Top-Level Domain (TLD) you wish to make use of. For a majority of the internet's... Add a domain in cPanel This procedure adds a domain you manage to cPanel hosting when your service allows it. Options may vary with enabled features. To choose between a separate website, an alias and a subdomain, first read our guide to understanding domains, aliases and subdomains. Prepare the addition Check that the independent domain... Add and verify a CNAME record A CNAME record makes one DNS name an alias of another. It is often used to connect a subdomain to a service that supplies an exact target. It does not copy a website or change the address shown in the browser. To send visitors to a different web address, use an HTTP redirect instead. Before changing the zoneIdentify... Change your website DNS while preserving email A website hosting change should not move your email by accident. Your website, email and other services can use different providers while sharing the same domain name. Before editing DNS, identify what needs to change and what must remain available. 1. Find where DNS is actually managed The authoritative nameservers... Choose your website’s main address: with or without www Your website may be reachable with or without www, over HTTP or HTTPS. Choosing a consistent main address simplifies links, tracking and navigation. Each alternative address should lead to the right page at the chosen HTTPS address. Choose an address that fits your siteUsing www does not, by itself, provide a... Configure wildcard subdomains: DNS, hosting and HTTPS A wildcard subdomain lets DNS answer for multiple names without creating a separate record for each one. For example, *.example.com can support an application with several workspaces. Use this for a defined requirement: it does not automatically redirect visitors or make every address work over HTTPS. Define the... Domain Name Privacy Domain privacy concerns registration information that is visible publicly. It can limit the exposure of personal contact details. It is separate from securing the account used to manage the domain. Which information is public? Lookup services use protocols including RDAP or WHOIS, depending on the registry. Some... How to Add Privacy Protection to a Domain Name Domain registration information identifies the holder and provides a way to contact them. Depending on the extension, registrant category and applicable rules, some information may be withheld from public lookup services. Privacy options and account security serve different purposes. Check what is already protected... How to Choose a Good Domain Name Your domain name is your online identity, and will (hopefully) stay with you for a long time, therefore it's important to choose the best possible domain name for your needs. A domain name consists of a main name (example: mywebsite), followed by a Top Level Domain, or TLD (example: .com). Some domain examples are:... How to Create and Use Subdomains Subdomains Subdomains allow you to separate your website into several distinct sections. Subdomains will look like this: subdomain.yourdomain.com, where subdomain is the name of the subdomain, and yourdomain is your domain name. Examples Here are some common subdomains: http://forum.yourdomain.com (used for the... How to clear your computer’s DNS cache The DNS cache temporarily stores answers that connect domain names with network addresses. Clearing it can help when one device retains an old answer after a DNS change. It is not a general fix for HTTP 404 errors, expired certificates or a website outage. Check before changing anythingRecord the exact address and... Redirect a domain or page with cPanel An HTTP redirect sends visitors from one web address to another. It is useful for a moved page, a domain change or a short address. It transfers neither website files nor email accounts. A CNAME record serves a different purpose: it links names in DNS. Prepare the source and destinationThe destination must already... Understand domains, aliases and subdomains A domain name can serve a website, email addresses and other services. Before adding it to your hosting account, decide what you want to connect: a new website, another address for the same website or a subdomain. Registration, DNS and hosting have different roles Domain registration: this concerns the name itself,... What happens once my domain expires? An expired domain can interrupt your website, email and other services that use its name. The timing and recovery options depend on the domain extension, the registrar’s terms and the domain’s current status. Act promptly rather than assuming that a fixed number of extra days is available. Understand the domain’s...