Expert guides on domain registration, WHOIS lookup, DNS, SSL, and domain investing.
Learn how to file a UDRP complaint to recover a cybersquatted domain step by step. This guide covers eligibility, evidence gathering, drafting the complaint, and real-world tips to increase your chances of success.
Glue records are essential DNS records that prevent circular dependencies when a domain's nameservers are within the same domain. This article explains what glue records are, how they work, and when you need them, with practical examples and tips for domain owners and administrators.
When a domain expires, it goes through a multi-phase lifecycle starting with a grace period, then a redemption period, and finally deletion. Understanding each phase and its associated costs can save you from losing a valuable domain permanently. This guide breaks down the timeline, offers practical tips for prevention, and explains how to recover a domain if you miss a renewal.
SSHFP (SSH Fingerprint) records in DNS let clients automatically verify SSH host keys before connecting, blocking man-in-the-middle attacks. This article explains how to generate and publish SSHFP records, configure clients to verify them automatically, and why combining SSHFP with DNSSEC provides strong security for remote server access.
Learn how DANE (DNS-Based Authentication of Named Entities) can secure email and TLS connections without relying entirely on certificate authorities. This guide explains DANE’s mechanics, practical implementation steps for SMTP and HTTPS, and tips to reduce CA-related risk using DNSSEC-protected TLSA records.
MTA-STS and TLS-RPT are two DNS-based email security standards that enforce encrypted delivery and provide failure reports. This guide explains how to set them up with practical steps, policy examples, and actionable tips to protect your domain from email interception.
DNS SRV records are powerful but often overlooked. They let you point specific services (like SIP, XMPP, or LDAP) to particular servers and ports, enabling failover and load balancing through priority and weight values. This article breaks down SRV record format, real-world use cases, setup tips, and how to verify your records using tools like Whose.Domains’ DNS Analyzer.
Domain status codes (EPP codes) like clientTransferProhibited and serverHold determine what you can and can’t do with your domain. This guide explains the most common codes, what they mean in practice, and how to take corrective action to keep your domain under your control.
Reverse DNS (PTR records) is a critical but often overlooked component of email deliverability and network security. This article explains how PTR records work, why they matter for preventing spam and mitigating attacks, and provides step-by-step guidance on setting them up correctly for your domains and mail servers.
BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) puts your brand logo right next to your emails in supported inboxes, boosting trust and click-through rates. This guide walks you through implementation prerequisites, DNS setup, and practical tips to get your logo approved and live.