The CNAME record is also known as the canonical name record. It is used for specifying that a domain name is an alias for another domain, the “canonical” domain. A typical example is the www subdomain which is often set as an alias to the root domain name The CNAME record is used only for subdomains. […]
Category: SimpleDNS
How to change NS on my domain?
Before changing the Name Server in your DNS, you have to add your DNS in the 5centsCDN control panel. Please follow the steps, Step 1 Login to 5centsCDN control panel. Go to SimpleDNS. Click the green plus button and provide your Domain name. Click the ADD button. Click the Manage button on your DNS zone. […]
Where can I find 5centsCDN name servers (NS) hostnames to point my domain?
Please follow the steps, Login to 5centsCDN control panel. Go to SimpleDNS. Click the green plus button and provide your Domain name. Click the ADD button. move the cursor to the drop-down menu nearest the Manage button. Click the Name Server. You will get the Name Server hostnames on the redirected window. You can go to DNS and […]
Can I use a different hosting provider and use 5centsCDN SimpleDNS services?
Absolutely! 5centsCDN offers DNS service that you can make use of. Simply update your name server to point to 5centsCDN and begin adding DNS records through our control panel. You can easily direct your records to your hosting provider’s IP address. Moreover, enabling CDN delivery for your website is a breeze with a single click.
What is the retention period for a deleted DNS domain?
When you remove a domain from SimpleDNS, there is still an opportunity to restore it. However, please note that the domain will be permanently deleted on the 8th of each month. Deleted domains will be completely removed from 5centsCDN on every 8th. This process is primarily implemented to ensure the accurate generation of overage invoices.
How many records can be added to a domain? Are there any limitations?
You can add the first 1,000 records for free, but for every additional 1,000 records, there is a monthly cost of $2.50.
What is a DNS Query?
A DNS query (also known as a DNS request) is a demand for information sent from a user’s computer (DNS client) to a DNS server. In most cases a DNS request is sent, to ask for the IP address associated with a domain name. An attempt to reach a domain is actually a DNS client […]
How do I find out who owns a domain?
If you own multiple domains but have forgotten the registrar details, you can utilize whois.com to retrieve them. By searching for your domain name, you can easily obtain the necessary information. Check Here
Changed my NS but domain still now working?
This problem occurs may be due to DNS caching. Time to live (TTL) is what dictates how long your records stay cached. For example, for how long your A record will be cached before the retrieval of a new copy of the record from DNS servers. The record storage is known as the DNS cache, and […]
How to add an A record?
The A Record points your hostname to an IP address. This is one of the most frequently used records in the DNS Zones and it is an essential part of your DNS configuration. Record A specifies the IP address (IPv4) for a given host. In other words, it resolves a domain name (or points the domain […]