DNS & Domains: guides
DNS records, TTLs, nameservers, transfers and expiry explained for people who run websites, not DNS servers.
Guide · DNS & DomainsCNAME at the Apex Domain: Why It Fails and How Flattening Fixes ItWhy you cannot put a CNAME on your root domain, and how ALIAS, ANAME and CNAME flattening work, with provider examples, trade-offs and verification commands.8 min readGuide · DNS & DomainsDNS Explained for Website Owners: Records, TTL and Safe ChangesLearn what each DNS record type does, how resolvers and authoritative servers differ, and how to change records safely with a lowered TTL and dig checks.9 min readGuide · DNS & DomainsDNS Records Cheat Sheet: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, CAAA practical DNS records reference: table of A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SOA, CAA, SRV and PTR with zone-file examples, dig commands and common mistakes.8 min readGuide · DNS & DomainsDNS TTL Explained: Values, Caching and Planning DNS ChangesWhat DNS TTL means, how resolvers cache records, typical TTL values, and a step-by-step plan for lowering TTL before migrations so changes take effect fast.8 min readGuide · DNS & DomainsDNSSEC Explained: Chain of Trust, DS Records and Safe DeploymentUnderstand how DNSSEC signs DNS answers, what DNSKEY, DS and RRSIG records do, why misconfiguration causes SERVFAIL, and how to enable it or roll keys safely.9 min readGuide · DNS & DomainsDomain Expiry, Grace and Redemption Periods: Protect Your DomainUnderstand the domain lifecycle from active to pending delete, why grace and redemption lengths vary by TLD and registrar, and how to avoid losing a domain.9 min readGuide · DNS & DomainsExpired Domain Recovery: Get Your Domain and Website BackA practical plan for recovering an expired domain: identify the stage, renew or redeem it, restore DNS, email and SSL, and prevent a repeat.8 min readGuide · DNS & DomainsHow Long Does DNS Propagation Take? What Actually Controls ItDNS changes are not pushed across the internet. Learn how caches, TTL and negative caching decide when you see an update, and how to verify with dig.8 min readGuide · DNS & DomainsHow to Change DNS on Indian ISPs and Routers (Jio, Airtel, BSNL)Step-by-step DNS changes for Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone and home routers on Indian broadband, plus how to test the change and roll it back safely.7 min readGuide · DNS & DomainsHow to Check Domain Expiry Date and Owner (WHOIS, Step by Step)Find out when a domain expires, who registered it and which company manages it. Includes how to read WHOIS results and what to do when the owner is hidden.7 min readGuide · DNS & DomainsHow to Transfer a Domain Between Registrars Without DowntimeStep-by-step domain transfer guide: unlock, auth/EPP code, the 60-day rule, WHOIS and DNS continuity, timelines, common blockers and how to avoid downtime.8 min readGuide · DNS & DomainsSubdomain Takeover and Dangling DNS: How to Find and Fix ThemDangling CNAME and A records can let attackers claim your subdomains. Learn how takeovers work, how to audit your DNS, and how to prevent them with policy.9 min readGuide · DNS & DomainsWebsite Blocked in India or Just Down? How to Tell the DifferenceLearn how ISP-level DNS, IP and SNI blocking differ from a real outage, which signs to look for, and how to diagnose with our tools without bypassing the law.7 min read