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Category: Domains

How To Add CNAME, AAAA, CAA And SRV Records

This guide explains what each of these record types is used and how to add CNAME, AAAA, CAA And SRV records or update them using the Zone Editor in cPanel. DNS (Domain Name System) records control how your domain connects to websites, email services, and other online applications. While A and MX records are among the most commonly used DNS records, there are several other record types that play an important role in configuring modern services. CNAME, AAAA, CAA, and SRV records are commonly used to point subdomains to other hostnames, enable IPv6 connectivity, specify which Certificate Authorities can issue SSL certificates for your domain, and configure services such as Microsoft 365, VoIP, and instant messaging platforms. E […]

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How To Check Whether A Domain Or IP Is Blacklisted

This article will show you how to check if your domain or IP is Blacklisted. If your emails are not reaching recipients or are consistently being delivered to spam folders, your domain or the mail server IP address sending your email may have been added to an email blacklist. Blacklists, also known as blocklists, are used by email providers and anti-spam organisations to identify domains and IP addresses associated with spam, malware, or other unwanted email activity. Being listed on a blacklist does not necessarily mean your domain has been compromised, but it can affect email deliverability. This guide shows you how to identify whether a blacklist may be affecting your email and when to contact Domains.co.za Support for as […]

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How To Enable Or Disable WHOIS Privacy

This guide will explain how to enable or disable WHOIS Privacy. WHOIS is a system and collection of databases used to provide information about registered domain names. Depending on the domain extension and applicable privacy requirements, publicly available registration information can include details such as the domain name, Registrar, registration and expiry dates, nameservers, and Registrant contact information. WHOIS Privacy is designed to help protect personal and contact information from being publicly displayed. When privacy protection is active, eligible Registrant information can be masked or replaced with privacy-related information, helping to reduce unwanted exposure of personal details. Domains.co.za explains t […]

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How To Setup URL Forwarding For A Domain

URL forwarding allows you to direct visitors from one domain name to another website or URL. It is particularly useful when you own a domain that you wish to use as an alternative web address without hosting a separate website on that domain. For example, if your primary website is hosted at example.co.za, you could forward another domain, such as example.com, to the primary website. URL forwarding can also be useful when a business changes its domain name, launches a marketing campaign, or wants several domain names to lead visitors to one main website. Domains.co.za refers to URL forwarding as domain pointing or domain forwarding. The service allows a domain to be pointed to another existing website and is available as par […]

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How To Add Or Update A DNSSEC DS Record

This guide explains how to add or update A DNSSEC DS Record provided from your nameserver provider. Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) is a security feature that helps protect your domain against DNS-based attacks, such as DNS spoofing and cache poisoning. It does this by digitally signing DNS records, allowing DNS resolvers to confirm that the information they receive is genuine and has not been altered. Enabling DNSSEC creates a trusted link between your domain registration and the authoritative name servers responsible for your DNS records. This trust is established using Delegation Signer (DS) records, which verify the DNSSEC keys associated with your domain. Before You BeginHow to Add or Update a DNSSEC DS […]

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How To Update Domain Registrant And Contact Details

This guide explains how to update domain registrant and contact details through your Domains.co.za account. Keeping your domain registrant and contact information accurate is a crucial part of managing your domain name. These details identify the legal owner of the domain and provide the contact information used for essential communications, including renewal notices, transfer requests, security notifications, and verification emails. If your contact information is outdated, you may miss important notifications that could affect your domain’s management or renewal. In some cases, incorrect registrant information may also delay domain transfers or make it more difficult to verify ownership if support is required. Depending […]

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How To Park A Domain In cPanel

The following steps explain how to park a domain by accessing cPanel through the Domains.co.za Customer Portal. Domain parking allows you to associate an additional domain name with your existing website without creating a separate website for that domain. This can be useful when you own multiple domain names and want them to lead visitors to the same website. For example, if your main website uses example.co.za, you may also register example.com or another relevant domain and park it on the same hosting account. Visitors who enter the parked domain can then reach your website without requiring a separate hosting package or website. Domains.co.za supports domain parking through cPanel for compatible web hosting packages. Onc […]

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How To Recover An Expired Domain

This guide explains how to recover an expired domain and outlines the stages a domain may go through after it expires. If a domain registration expires and is not renewed in time, these services may stop working, potentially affecting your website and email communication. Fortunately, an expired domain can often be recovered, depending on how long it has been expired and its current registration status. Many domain extensions provide a grace period during which the domain can be renewed without interruption. Once this period has ended, the domain may enter a redemption period, where it can still be recovered, although additional redemption fees may apply. If the redemption period also expires, the domain may be released back […]

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How To Use Bulk Domain Transfer

This guide explains how to use the Bulk Domain Transfer tool and what to expect during the transfer process. Transferring multiple domain names individually can be a lengthy and repetitive process, particularly if you manage a large domain portfolio or are moving several domains to a new registrar. Bulk Domain Transfers simplify this process by allowing you to submit multiple domain names for transfer in a single request, making it easier to consolidate your domains under one account. Domains.co.za’s Bulk Domain Transfer service enables you to transfer multiple supported domain names quickly and efficiently. By moving your domains to Domains.co.za, you benefit from a reliable domain management platform, an intuitive Customer […]

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How To Use Bulk Domain Registration

This guide explains how to use the Bulk Domain Registration tool and highlights the additional services included with your domain registrations. Registering multiple domain names individually can be time-consuming, particularly if you are securing several domains for a business, managing a portfolio of brands, or protecting your intellectual property across different domain extensions. Bulk Domain Registration streamlines this process by allowing you to register multiple domain names in a single submission, saving time and effort. The Domains.co.za Bulk Domain Registration service enables you to register multiple supported domain names at once by simply entering each domain on a separate line. This is particularly useful for […]

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