FAQ for DNS
What is the 'www' before my domain name?
The www before your domain name is a subdomain, not part of the domain name itself.
What is Reverse DNS?
Reverse DNS can be used as a spam filter, because it matches the IP address of the server for incoming messages.
What factors affect DNS propagation time?
When you update the DNS records for your domain name, many factors determine how long it will take for the updates to propagate throughout the Internet.
Are you running out of IP addresses?
While we still have many unused IPv4 IP addresses assigned to us, we are working to implement support for the newest IP technology, IPv6.
Why should I use your DNS?
Our DNS system uses Anycast DNS, which ensures the best possible service to our customers.
What are zone files and zone records?
Zone files organize the zone records for domain names and subdomains in a DNS server. Every domain name and subdomain has a zone file, and each zone file contains zone records.
What is DNS?
The Domain Name System (DNS) provides visitors access to websites using domain names rather than IP addresses.
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