DNS & Nameservers
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How to Use Cloudflare DNS with Your NairoHost Hosting
Point your domain through Cloudflare for a free CDN, caching, and extra security while keeping your website ho...
Read guideWhat Is TTL and How Does It Affect DNS?
TTL controls how long DNS records are cached, directly shaping how quickly your changes take effect.
Read guideHow to Use NairoHost Nameservers
Point your domain to NairoHost nameservers so your DNS is managed through cPanel on your hosting account.
Read guideHow to Troubleshoot Common DNS Issues
A checklist for diagnosing DNS problems, from records not resolving to email and propagation failures.
Read guideHow to Set Up MX Records for Email
Configure MX records in cPanel so your domain's email is routed to the correct mail server reliably.
Read guideCommon DNS Record Types Explained: A, CNAME, MX, and TXT
A clear breakdown of the four DNS record types you will use most often when managing a domain and its email.
Read guideHow to Add an A Record to Point a Subdomain
Learn how to create an A record in cPanel to point a subdomain to a specific server IP address.
Read guideHow to Edit DNS Records in cPanel Zone Editor
Step-by-step guide to finding and editing your domain's DNS records using the Zone Editor inside cPanel.
Read guideHow to Add a CNAME Record
A practical guide to creating a CNAME record in cPanel so one hostname aliases to another correctly.
Read guideHow Long Does DNS Propagation Take?
Understand realistic timeframes for DNS changes to take effect and what controls how fast they spread.
Read guideHow to Point a Subdomain to a Different Server
Steps to route a subdomain to an external server using A or CNAME records in the cPanel Zone Editor.
Read guideHow to Set Up a TXT Record for Verification
Add a TXT record in cPanel to verify domain ownership or configure email authentication such as SPF.
Read guideHow to Set Up a CAA Record to Control SSL Issuance
Add a CAA DNS record in cPanel to specify which certificate authorities may issue SSL certificates for your do...
Read guideHow to Check DNS Propagation Status
Methods to verify whether your DNS changes have propagated, using command-line tools and online checkers.
Read guideHow to Set Up Google Workspace MX Records
Configure the correct MX records in cPanel so email for your domain is delivered to Google Workspace.
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