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A domain name is a general term for the address of a website found on the internet. A domain name is a unique and memorable address that users type into their browser to access the website. For example, ‘google.com’ and ‘facebook.com’ are domain names. Based on domain names, the DNS system is able to locate the IP address where the website is physically located on the internet.
A-record or name server change: which should I use to manage my domain?
When should you update an A record and when should you change the nameservers to redirect a domain to a new hosting provider, with an explanation of the differences.
About the .net extension
What you need to know about the .net extension, and how it differs from .com and other popular TLDs.
Buying a domain or registering a domain?
We don’t actually buy domains; we register them: we’ll explain how the allocation of domain names via the NIC works.
Can DNSSEC cause problems?
When does DNSSEC make a domain inaccessible: an out-of-date DS record, an expired signature, or a faulty key exchange. Here’s how you can check for and rectify the error.
Can I buy my domain name permanently?
Why can’t you buy a domain name for life, what is the maximum number of years it can be registered for in advance, and how can you prevent losing your...
Domain contacts: what are Admin-C and Tech-C?
What do Admin-C, Tech-C and domain holder mean? Why have they disappeared from the public WHOIS, and what are the rules regarding the administrative contact for .hu domains?
How can I check whether a domain name is available?
Practical tips for checking whether a domain name you’ve chosen is available before you order it for your web hosting.
How do I clear the local DNS cache?
We’ll show you, step by step, how to clear the local DNS cache on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android systems.
How does DNSSEC authentication work?
How the DNS resolver verifies DNSSEC signatures: DNSKEY, RRSIG and DS records, the chain of trust from the root zone, and verifying the result using the `dig` command.
How does domain transfer work?
The process of transferring a domain from another provider: unlocking the domain, the EPP code, and the expected duration of the process.
How is a new TLD introduced?
How is a new domain extension launched: the ICANN application process, Sunrise, Landrush and EAP, the general availability period and the Claims period, and what these mean for registrants.
How to check your domain status on WHOIS
How can you check the current status of a domain in the public WHOIS database, and what do the status codes mean?
Registry, Registration Authority, Registrant: who is who?
Registry, registrar, registrant: the roles of the parties in the RRR model within the domain registration process.
Rules for registering .hu domains in Hungary
Who is eligible to apply for a .hu domain, what names are available, and how the assessment and the 8-day public notice period are conducted in accordance with the Domain...
Types of DNS records
An overview of the most common DNS record types (A, MX, CNAME, TXT and others) and their role in the functioning of domains.
What are premium domain names?
What are premium domain names, who classifies them and on what basis, how do premium names registered directly with the registry differ from those sold by resellers, and how are...
What happens when my domain name expires — is there a grace period?
What happens when a domain expires: the grace period and redemption period, and a step-by-step guide to the final deletion process.
What is a .io domain?
What is a .io domain, where does it come from, and why has it become so popular amongst start-ups and tech projects?
What is a DNS server?
What is a DNS server (name server), and how does it translate domain names into the IP addresses used by web browsers?
What is a domain lock (transfer lock), and why is it important?
What is a domain lock (transfer lock), how does it protect your domain name from unauthorised transfer, and when should it be lifted?
What is a domain TLD?
What is a TLD? How do country-code, generic and new extensions differ? Who manages them, and what should you bear in mind when choosing an extension?
What is a subdomain, and when should you use one?
What is a subdomain? How does it differ from a subdirectory and a separate domain? What is it used for? How can it be created in cPanel and on a...
What is an EPP code and how do you use it?
What is an EPP code (Auth code), and how can it be used to verify the rightful owner during a domain transfer?
What is DNS propagation, and how long does it take?
Why does the old server still appear after a DNS change or a change of name server? What factors determine how long this takes, and how can you speed up...
What is DNSSEC?
What is DNSSEC, how does it use digital signatures to protect DNS data, and what kinds of attacks does it protect against?
What is domain privacy (WHOIS privacy)?
What is WHOIS data protection? What information is visible for a domain? How do the .hu and .eu domains handle personal data, and how does this relate to the GDPR?...
What is factorisation? Transferring a document-protected .hu domain
Why is the registrar asking for a declaration regarding your old .hu domain? What is multi-factor authentication? And how should you complete and sign the multi-factor authentication declaration?
What is Punycode, and how does it encode accented domain names?
What is Punycode? How does an accented domain name become an address beginning with ‘xn--’? Where do you need to enter this format, and what should you bear in mind...
What is the difference between a website, a domain name and a URL?
Website, domain name and URL: three terms that many people confuse – the differences between them, illustrated with examples.
What is the difference between DNS and DNSSEC?
DNS translates domain names into IP addresses, whilst DNSSEC verifies the authenticity of responses using digital signatures. The main differences, and what DNSSEC does not protect against.
Why won’t my website load after changing the NS records?
Why is the website not immediately accessible after changing the name servers, and how long does DNS propagation take?
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