Domains & DNS
Registering, transferring, and every DNS record explained properly.
Switching DNS with no downtime
DNS switches cause downtime only when done in the wrong order. This guide covers the five-step process to move a domain's nameservers to Hostworld ...
DomainsTransferring a .com or other gTLD with an auth code
Transferring a .com, .net or .org domain to a new registrar requires an auth code (EPP code) from your current registrar, approval of two confirmat...
DomainsTransferring a .uk domain with an IPS tag
A .uk domain transfer uses an IPS tag system rather than auth codes. Your current registrar must change the tag in the registry, a process that typ...
DomainsLowering your TTLs before you move
A TTL controls how long DNS answers are cached. Lowering it days before a hosting move means your domain switches servers in minutes rather than ho...
DomainsPointing your domain at your VPS
To point your domain at a VPS, you need an A record (and AAAA for IPv6) with the VPS's IP address. You can add this record to your existing DNS zon...
DomainsChoosing a domain name and extension
A guide to selecting a domain name and extension for a UK business. Learn what .co.uk, .uk and .com signal to UK visitors, whether to register mult...
DomainsPointing your nameservers, and what propagation really means
Nameservers tell the internet which company holds your domain's DNS records. This guide explains the difference between nameservers and DNS records...
DomainsRegistering a domain in your Hostworld account
Register a domain directly in your Hostworld account by searching for availability, selecting a registration period, and entering accurate contact ...
DomainsHow to point your domain at Hostworld
If your domain is registered elsewhere but hosted with Hostworld, you need to point it by changing nameservers. This guide covers every major regis...
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