Domains and DNS

What Is a Domain Name and How Does It Work? Domains, nameservers, DNS records, and hosting: what they are, how they connect, and what to know before registering. Nameservers vs DNS Records: What Is the Difference? Nameservers decide who controls DNS. DNS records decide where website, email, and subdomains point. How to Point a Domain to Your Hosting Without Breaking Email A careful DNS change plan for moving your website while keeping existing email, MX records, and verification records intact. What DNS Propagation Actually Means DNS propagation is mostly caching. Here is what changes, why different people see different answers, and how to avoid confusion during a move. How to Transfer a UK Domain Without Downtime How to move a UK domain registrar safely while preserving nameservers, DNS, website hosting, and email. Domain Renewal Checklist A simple checklist to keep domain renewals predictable, including contact details, payment methods, nameservers, and calendar reminders.

Registering a New Domain How to search for and register a domain name through TekLan, including choosing the right TLD for your needs. Setting Up DNS Records A plain-English guide to A, CNAME, MX, and TXT records - when to use each and how to add them. Pointing Your Domain to Your Hosting How to update nameservers or add an A record so your domain resolves to your TekLan hosting account. Transferring a Domain to TekLan How to transfer an existing domain from another registrar to TekLan, including unlocking the domain and getting your auth code.