Domain Name System DNS

Use your computer’s hosts file to test a site on a new server before updating the DNS. This ensures everything works correctly before going live.

This article shows how to setup custom (private) nameservers in WHM.

This article explains how to add and edit DNS records in your Liquid Web account.

Clearing your local DNS cache helps resolve connectivity issues and speeds up website access, particularly during migration testing.

DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) adds encrypted signatures to emails, enhancing security by preventing spoofing and verifying messages’ origins.

The Domain Name System (DNS) simplifies website access by converting user-friendly URLs into numerical IP addresses.

To ensure your URL directs to the correct IP address, define your site’s DNS records, including the fundamental link between the domain and IP. Additional records manage email delivery, subdomains, and services.

Your domain’s designated NameServers (NS) serve DNS records that guide visitors directly to your server when they enter your domain name into a browser so it is important to know where they are hosted, and how to make adjustments, if needed.

Having trouble with DNS propagation? We’ll show you common reasons why your records fail to update and provide tools to help you troubleshoot.

Learn how to create and edit DNS Zones in the Nexcess Client Portal. We will also give a brief overview of how DNS works, and the DNS records you will frequently use.

When you’re migrating a WooCommerce or WordPress website you don’t want to waste any time. That’s why we’ve put together this checklist of helpful tips to make your migration as easy as possible.

In order for your site to go live on your plan, you will need to first either use the Nexcess nameservers (DNS entries) or you will need to edit the CNAME record for your site domain.