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Category: Domains

How To Manage MX Records In cPanel

MX records are used to direct emails sent to your domain as to where they should be delivered. Properly managing MX records ensures your email service works smoothly, whether you use hosting from Domains.co.za or a third-party provider like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. With Web Hosting from Domains.co.za and cPanel, you can easily add, edit, or remove MX records to control your email routing. How to Manage MX Records in cPanelEdit a MX RecordAdd a MX RecordDelete a MX RecordAdditional InformationWhat are MX Records?Why Priority Matters?MX Records General InfoLogin to Domains.co.za AccountLogin to cPanel from your Domains.co.za Dashboard How to Manage MX Records in cPanel This article assumes that you have already logge […]

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How To Add And Remove TXT Records In cPanel

With web hosting from Domains.co.za, you can easily manage TXT records through your cPanel interface, ensuring your domain remains secure, verifiable, and compliant with various third-party services. TXT records are text record DNS entries that store text-based data used for various verification and security purposes. These are commonly used to verify domain ownership (e.g., for Google or Microsoft services), set up SPF (Sender Policy Framework) records for email authentication, and implement DMARC or DKIM policies to help prevent email spoofing. How to Add or Remove TXT Records in cPanelHow to Add a TXT Record:How to Remove a TXT RecordAdditional InformationWhat are TXT Records?Login to Domains.co.za AccountLogin to cPanel […]

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How To Use IP Deny Manager In cPanel

Knowing how to use the IP Deny Manager in cPanel is a simple yet powerful way to restrict access to your website by blocking unwanted IP addresses or Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs). It’s an essential feature for improving your site’s security and keeping control over who can view and access your content. This guide explains how to use the IP Blocker, also known as IP Deny Manager, via your cPanel control panel, which is accessible through your Domains.co.za Web Hosting account. How to Use IP Deny Manager in cPanelHow to Deny Access to an IP Address or RangesHow to View Currently Blocked IP AddressesHow to Unblock an IP AddressAdditional InformationBenefits of Using IP Blocker in cPanelLogin to Domains.co.za Account […]

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How To Find The A Record In cPanel

An Address (A) record is a DNS record that connects your domain name to your website’s hosting server by pointing it to the server’s IP address. If you need to update settings, troubleshoot a site issue, or point your domain to another server, knowing how to locate your domain’s A record in cPanel is essential. With Web Hosting from Domains.co.za, you can quickly and easily access and manage these records and others through the cPanel interface. How to Find the A Record in cPanelAdditional InformationWhat are A Records?After Editing DNS RecordsLogin to Domains.co.za AccountLogin to cPanel from your Domains.co.za Dashboard How to Find the A Record in cPanel This article assumes that you have already logged into cPanel f […]

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How To Delete A Subdomain In cPanel

Subdomains allow you to create separate sections of your website without registering a new domain name, providing a great way to organise your content. However, sometimes you may need to remove an unused subdomain, whether you’re rebranding, consolidating websites, or simply cleaning up your hosting account. The cPanel dashboard, included in your Domains.co.za’s Web Hosting plan makes it easy to delete a subdomain with just a few clicks, along with all the tools you need to manage your website effectively. How to Delete a Subdomain in cPanelAdditional InformationWhy Delete a Subdomain?Best Practices for Deleting a Subdomain How to Delete a Subdomain in cPanel 1. Login to your Domains.co.za account. 2. Click on Manage Servi […]

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How To Move A Website To Another Domain In cPanel

Many people move a website to another domain name, for example, when rebranding and changing it to one that better fits their online business or switching from a temporary domain to a permanent one. While it may sound complicated, the process is easy and can be completed in just a few steps with the cPanel dashboard in your Domains.co.za account’s control panel. How to Move a Website to Another Domain in cPanelWhat to Keep in MindAdditional InformationWhy Move a Website to a New Domain? How to Move a Website to Another Domain in cPanel 1. Login to your Domains.co.za account. 2. Click on Manage Services on the left-hand side and select Web Hosting from the drop-down menu. 3. Click Manage next to your website’s domain name. […]

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How To Add A Website In cPanel

Adding a new website to your Domains.co.za Web Hosting account using cPanel is easy, letting you have and run multiple websites under a single Hosting plan. This guide will show you how to add a new site using the Add Domains feature in cPanel to link a new domain name to your hosting, upload site files, and manage everything from one dashboard. How to Add a Website in cPanelAdditional InformationAfter You Add A New Website in cPanel How to Add a Website in cPanel Follow these steps to add a new website to your hosting account via the cPanel control panel. Keep in mind that you will need to register your new website’s domain name and ensure its nameservers point to your Domains.co.za Web Hosting account before adding it. 1. […]

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What is a Top Level Domain (TLD)?

A Top Level Domain, or TLD, is the suffix that follows the main part of a web address. It represents the highest tier in the Domain Name System hierarchy and plays an important role in the structure and registration of domain names. This guide will explain more about TLDs and how they work. How TLDs WorkTypes of Top Level Domains (TLDs)Generic Top Level Domain (gTLD)Country Code Top Level Domain (ccTLD)How to Choose and Register Your Domain NameAdditional InformationGeographic Top Level Domain (geoTLD) How TLDs Work When visitors type a domain name like “amazon.com” into their browser’s search bar, the DNS servers initiate a search process by interacting with the TLD server. Since the extension in this case is “.com,” the DN […]

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Domain Transfer Lock Explained For all .za Domains

Domains.co.za is the first South Africa registrar to implement Domain Transfer Lock for all .za domains, with effect from 1st April 2025. The range of .za TLD domains includes .co.za, .org.za, .web.za, and .net.za. Transfers for .co.za domains have originally differed from traditional protocols. That said, an update was announced on 31st March 2025 by ZARC, the .za registry, which now allows all .za domains to be transfer-locked, similarly to the international domains transfer locking for e.g. .com and .net. NOTE: Additionally, .co.za domains can now be registered or renewed for up to 5 years. With the .co.za lock now being supported, Domains.co.za will lock all domains with the *.za suffix (except for those currently in tra […]

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What Is The Period That A Domain Name Is Valid For?

Typically a domain name is valid for one year, although you can purchase it for up to 10 years at a time. You will need to renew your domain name before it expires, or it will be made available for purchase by other users. The Period that a Domain Name is Valid forDomains.co.za Domain RenewalRegister Your Domain NameAdditional Information:Check Registrar Domain Expiry & Domain Late Payment PoliciesDomain Name Renewal & Domain Expiry PeriodsLogin to Domains.co.za Account The Period that a Domain Name is Valid for Domains.co.za Domain Renewal When you purchase a domain from Domains.co.za, the domain name’s Auto-Renew is enabled by default and the system will generate an invoice when the renewal is due. Payment of the invoice w […]

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