How to choose a domain name
A domain name is your website’s unique URL and the address people use to find you online. When choosing a domain name, make sure it’s easy...
Domain vs. hosting: What’s the difference, and why do you need both?
A domain name is the human-readable URL that visitors type into a browser to reach a website, such as example.com. Web hosting, on the other hand, is...
How to flush DNS: A step-by-step guide for Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers
The steps for flushing the domain name system (DNS) cache vary depending on your operating system and web browser. To clear your computer’s DNS,...
Change domain nameservers: point to a different provider (godaddy, namecheap, and others)
Nameservers define who manages your domain’s DNS zone and are responsible for mapping domain names to IP addresses. If you switch hosting...
Check A Record for domain: How to make sure your domain is correctly pointed
If your website is suddenly not available, that doesn’t mean you should start panicking. One of the most common causes is incorrect DNS records....
What is a TLD? Understanding top-level domains and their role online
A top-level domain (TLD) is the final segment of a domain name that appears after the last dot, such as .com, .org, or .net. Also known as a domain...
What is DNS: A comprehensive guide to how it works
The Domain Name System (DNS) associates website names with their numerical Internet Protocol (IP) addresses that a web browser needs to locate the...
How to buy a domain name in 5 steps
When you find the perfect domain name, buy it right away so no one else can take it. The process is simple: start by brainstorming ideas, then choose...
How to successfully locate and edit hosts file on a Mac using terminal
Users can emulate domain name system (DNS) changes by editing the hosts file. This includes overwriting DNS values set by the internet service...