Each domain has at least two nameservers assigned to it and these nameservers hold the records for the domain. If a server somewhere else in the world queries the nameservers for DNS records, it will most often take a local copy of the DNS record. This means that next time it needs to know what IP a domain resolves […]
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What Is Whois?
Whois is a service that provides basic information about a registered domain, such as domain owner contact information, domain availability status, and the company with which the domain is registered (also called the Registrar). Whois also provides the registration and expiration dates of a domain as well as the nameservers the domain is using. ICANN regulations […]
What is Domain (DNS) Propagation?
DNS propagation defines the process of updating information across the internet. There are two forms of DNS propagation: the first is the changes made to the DNS zone and the second is the changes made to WHOIS information. A change made to your DNS will only usually affect a few servers and is the fastest […]
What is Domain ID Protection?
Domain ID Protection (also known as whois privacy) is a service that prevents your private information from being displayed publicly in the global WHOIS database. It also prevents spammers from sending you spam messages to your personal email address (the email with which you registered the domain name). Spammers can readily extract personal details such […]
What are Nameservers?
A nameserver manages a directory of domains that match specific IP addresses, like a phonebook: with names and numbers. It is where the DNS server records for your domain (e.g. ‘intekhost.net‘) are stored. Whenever you type a domain name into a web browser, nameservers provide the IP address, which is a string of numbers. If nameservers were […]
What are the new Intek Host’s Nameservers?
Our nameservers are: ns1.stackdns.com ns2.stackdns.com ns3.stackdns.com ns4.stackdns.com Any newly registered domain names will be automatically assigned these nameservers. Save money on domain name renewals by transferring your domains easily to Intek Host – nameservers will also update at the same time as the transfer. If your domains are with any other registrar, transfer them to us and save more […]
What are ‘TXT’ records?
Certainly! In simple terms, TXT (Text) records are a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record used to store text information associated with a domain. These records contain human-readable text and are often used to provide additional details about a domain. Common use cases include verification for services like email authentication (SPF records), domain ownership […]
My Domain Name Expired and Someone Else Registered It
If your domain has expired and has been deleted from the registry, it is technically no longer your domain. It was deleted and released publicly for registration as a new name by anyone. It is not suitable in this situation to submit a domain dispute, which is only relevant when a domain has been illegally transferred to […]
How to add an Addon Domain
To create a subdomain through you: ● Log in to Intek Hosting Control Panel ● Choose the domain you want to manage (if you have many domains listed). ● On the next page, kindly scroll down to the Domain Names tab. Select the Domains icon. ● On the next page, enter the new Domain into the Domain field. […]
How is the Domain Expiration Process?
If you have a domain expired, you can still renew it per the schedule below after the expiration date. Days since Expiration Status Details 1-33 Expired (grace period) The domain will stop functioning as the domain will be placed on clientHold status (web site won’t load, email won’t be delivered, etc.), but the domain […]