Domains

This guide delves into the world of domain name extensions, offering a comprehensive overview of the most common types such as .com, .net, .org, and more specialised Top-Level Domains (TLDs). We will explore the differences between these extensions, their intended uses, and how choosing the right one can benefit your online presence. Whether you're setting up a new website, rebranding, or just curious about what these extensions mean, this guide will provide the insights you need.

This guide aims to provide HSJ Host users with a comprehensive understanding of the lifecycle of a domain name, from the moment of registration through to its expiration and the subsequent renewal periods. Understanding this lifecycle is crucial for effectively managing your domain and ensuring your online presence remains uninterrupted. We will explore each phase of the domain's lifecycle, including key actions you can take to manage your domain proactively.

This guide provides HSJ Host users with detailed instructions on how to lock and unlock their domains through the HSJ Host portal. Domain locking is a critical security measure that prevents unauthorised domain transfers, effectively safeguarding your domain from being hijacked or transferred without your consent. By understanding how to manage the lock status of your domain, you can ensure your domain remains secure and under your control.

This guide is designed to inform HSJ Host users about the importance of SSL certificates, how to purchase one, and the steps required to install it on your domain. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates are fundamental to securing your website by encrypting data transferred between the user's browser and your website, ensuring sensitive information like personal details and payment information remains private. This guide will navigate you through the process of acquiring and setting up an SSL certificate via the HSJ portal, enhancing your website's security and trustworthiness.

This guide is crafted to assist users of HSJ Host in setting up email forwarding for their domain. Email forwarding enables you to automatically direct incoming emails from one address to another, which is especially useful for consolidating emails or ensuring critical communications are received in a timely manner. We'll guide you through each step required to configure email forwarding, making the process straightforward and efficient.

This guide aims to assist HSJ Host users in navigating and resolving common issues encountered during the domain transfer process. Transferring a domain from one registrar to another can sometimes present challenges due to various technical, administrative, or regulatory reasons. By understanding these potential hurdles and how to overcome them, you can ensure a smooth and successful domain transfer to or from HSJ Host.

This guide is designed to assist HSJ Host customers with the process of renewing their domain names. Renewing your domain is crucial to maintaining your online presence and ensuring your website remains accessible to your audience. A timely renewal avoids the risk of losing your domain to someone else or experiencing website downtime. This guide will walk you through the steps for renewing your domain name and highlight the importance of keeping your domain registration up to date.

This guide is intended for HSJ Host users who wish to set up custom nameservers for their domains. Custom nameservers can be essential for branding purposes, for managing a large number of domains, or when you need to have full control over your DNS settings. By configuring custom nameservers, you can replace the default nameservers provided by HSJ Host with ones that align with your domain name, enhancing your brand's professional appearance and DNS management flexibility.

This guide is crafted for HSJ Host users to assist in managing and updating the WHOIS information for their domains through the HSJ portal. WHOIS information is a publicly available record that contains the contact details of a domain's registrant, including name, phone number, email address, and physical address. Keeping this information up-to-date is crucial for maintaining domain registration compliance, ensuring privacy, and facilitating necessary communications regarding your domain.

This guide offers a comprehensive overview of Domain Privacy Protection, highlighting its benefits and the process of enabling it for your domain registered through HSJ Host. WHOIS privacy is essential for safeguarding your personal information from public view in the WHOIS database, a public directory that contains details about domain registrants. By activating domain privacy protection, you can prevent spam, protect against identity theft, and increase your online privacy.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for registering a domain name through the HSJ Host Portal. A domain name is your website's address on the internet and is unique to your site. By registering a domain, you secure your brand's online identity and make it easier for customers to find you. This guide will cover the process from searching for your desired domain to completing the registration.

This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for transferring your existing domain name to the HSJ Host Portal. Transferring a domain can be a critical step for consolidating your web hosting and domain management under a single platform, making it easier to manage your online presence. This process involves a few specific steps to ensure a smooth transfer, including preparation work with your current registrar and the completion of the transfer process on the HSJ Host Portal.