Domain Names
Registering a New Domain with Brixly
Registering a new domain name with Brixly is a simple and straightforward process. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to secure your online identity. Step 1: Check Domain Availability Before registering a domain, you need to check i...
How do I enable a registrar lock on my domain?
Registrar Lock, also known as Domain Lock, is a security feature that prevents unauthorized domain transfers. Here's how you can enable or disable this feature for your non-UK domains through the Brixly Client Area: Step 1: Accessing the Domain Manag...
What is the IPS Tag for UK transfers to Brixly?
**IPS Tag for Brixly: **CLOUDNS What is an IPS Tag? An IPS Tag, also known as an Internet Provider Security Tag, is a unique identifier used by the UK domain registry (Nominet) to manage .uk domain names. This tag is used to associate a domain name w...
How do I enable Cloudflare for my websites?
Step 1: Sign up for a Cloudflare Account Open your preferred web browser and navigate to the Cloudflare website (https://www.cloudflare.com). Click on the "Sign Up" button to create a new account. Follow the registration process, providing...
How to Direct a Domain to an External Web Service
When you need to use an external web service provider such as Weebly, Moonfruit, WIX, SquareSpace, or others, you'll need to configure your domain to point to that service. This guide will walk you through the process while ensuring that your email c...
Understanding Domain ID Protection: A Comprehensive Guide
Domain ID Protection is a service that hides your personal information from the public WHOIS database, which is a publicly accessible database that lists the owners of every domain name. This guide will help you understand how Domain ID Protection wo...
How to force www or non-www via your .htaccess file
Many customers request to force their site's www or non-www version to display in their visitor’s browser. For example, you can have www.example.com or example.com displayed in an address bar. While this difference won’t affect how visitors find your...
Speeding Up DNS Lookups Using Cloudflare or Google Public DNS Resolvers
DNS (Domain Name System) is a system that translates domain names, which are easy for humans to understand, into IP addresses, which are used by machines. When you use a DNS resolver like Cloudflare or Google Public DNS, you're changing your DNS &quo...
How do I check what nameservers my domain is using?
There are a number of ways to check this, however, we find the most reliable to be a simple ‘whois’ check. The tool we use most commonly is… http://whois.domaintools.com/ Or, if you are using a Linux machine… yum install whois Then, you can run the...
How do I transfer my domain to Brixly?
Transferring your domain to Brixly can be a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to ensure a smooth transfer. Pre-Transfer Checklist Before initiating the transfer of a non-UK domain (e.g., .COM, .NET, .ORG),...
ICANN - Mandatory 60 Day Lock Period
When you register a domain (gTLD) or transfer it to another registrar (usually your web hosting provider), the domain will be locked for 60 days. During this period the domain cannot be transferred. It is part of the transfer policy from ICANN and ap...
How to check if your domain had 'propagated' following DNS changes
You have recently updated your domain name to use new DNS records, or have updated your nameservers entirely, then you can check the propagation status using the following website… https://www.whatsmydns.net/ DNS propagation nowadays is mostly gibbe...
How do I update my domains nameservers?
Updating the nameservers for your domain is an essential step in managing your website's DNS and ensuring that your domain points to the correct hosting provider. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to update nameservers for a domain registered with B...
Troubleshooting Domain Nameserver Update Errors in Client Area
Troubleshooting Domain Nameserver Update Errors in Client Area Description: This guide helps shared hosting customers resolve common issues encountered when updating domain nameservers via the Brixly Client Area. It covers typical error messages, ste...
Which nameservers should I use with Brixly hosting?
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