Domains
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Check DNS propagation worldwide (free tool)
Check how your DNS records look across 25+ global resolvers in three seconds with our free checker, understand verdict pills, and troubleshoot stale caches.
Checking DNS propagation from the Flashcloud portal
Track global DNS propagation across 25+ resolvers directly in the Flashcloud portal. Check record updates, verify CDN proxy routing, and confirm live status.
Preview a site on your Flashcloud account before switching DNS
Test your website on Flashcloud before updating DNS records. Generate an instant preview link to verify pages, logins, and forms on any device.
Preview your website before DNS points at it (free tool)
Test any website on a new server before changing DNS records. Use our free preview tool to generate a shareable preview link on any device without touching hosts files.
Adding a TXT record (verification, SPF, DKIM)
How to add a TXT record for domain verification, SPF, or DKIM in DNS Zone Editor, plus the quoting rules that trip people up when saving one.
Adding or changing an A record
Edit A records from the DNS Zone Editor on your hosting service, not the domain page. Here's the exact path and what to enter, plus common mistakes.
Changing MX records
How to update MX records to route email correctly, whether you're using Flashcloud email, Google Workspace, or Microsoft 365 for your domain.
Common reasons a domain transfer fails
The five things that actually block a domain transfer, in order to check: locks, wrong auth code, privacy status, expiry, and an unverified ICANN contact.
How long a domain transfer takes
A domain transfer is mostly waiting out approval windows, not a technical process. Here's what happens at each step and what can hold it up.
I just registered a domain and it does not work yet
A new domain needs hosting, DNS, and time to propagate before it loads. Here's what has to happen first, and what to check if the site still is not showing.
Keeping the domain but not the hosting (and the reverse)
You can cancel hosting and keep the domain, or move hosting and keep the domain where it is. Here's how each direction works, step by step. The domain and the hosting.
My domain does not load after pointing it to your nameservers
DNS still propagating is the usual cause. Here's how to confirm it, flush your local cache, and check for less common configuration problems too.
Transferring a domain from Bluehost to Flashcloud
Move a domain from Bluehost to Flashcloud: unlock it, get the EPP code, then start the transfer in the portal. Here's what happens at each step.
Transferring a domain from Cloudflare to Flashcloud
How to transfer a domain from Cloudflare Registrar to Flashcloud: unlock it, get the EPP code, then check eligibility and start the move in the portal.
Transferring a domain from GoDaddy to Flashcloud
Unlock the domain and grab its authorization code first, then start the transfer from our side. We'll add a free year, plus WHOIS privacy on eligible TLDs.
Transferring a domain from Hostinger to Flashcloud
How to unlock a domain at Hostinger, get its EPP code, and transfer it to Flashcloud via Marketplace > Domains, with a free year of registration and free WHOIS privacy.
Transferring a domain from IONOS to Flashcloud
Unlock at IONOS, grab the authorization code, then start the transfer in Marketplace. Completion adds a free year of registration plus free WHOIS privacy.
Transferring a domain from Name.com to Flashcloud
Unlock at Name.com, grab the auth code, then start the transfer in our Marketplace. Free year and WHOIS privacy included. To move a domain from Name.com to.
Transferring a domain from Namecheap to Flashcloud
Unlock the domain at Namecheap, then transfer in through Marketplace > Domains. A free year and WHOIS privacy come with an eligible transfer.
Transferring a domain from SiteGround to Flashcloud
Unlock your SiteGround domain, grab the EPP code, and start the transfer to Flashcloud with a free year and free WHOIS privacy included. To move a domain from.
Transferring a domain from Squarespace (Google Domains) to Flashcloud
Squarespace-registered domains use the Google Domains dashboard for the lock and transfer code. Here's where to find both, then how to finish the transfer with us.
Transferring a domain from WordPress.com to Flashcloud
How to unlock a WordPress.com domain, get its transfer code, and move it into Flashcloud through Marketplace, with a free year and WHOIS privacy included.
Transferring vs pointing a domain (you do not have to move it)
Your domain doesn't need to move to use our hosting. Point DNS and keep it where it is, or transfer it in for free WHOIS privacy - both work fine.
Adding a CNAME record
A CNAME record points a subdomain at another hostname, add it in Services > your hosting > DNS Zone Editor. Common uses and why root domains can't use one.
Changing your site to a new domain name (the whole checklist)
Moving a live site to a new domain: the order for DNS, internal URLs, redirects, and email so the switch doesn't break links, SEO, or your mail.
Checking DNS with dig and nslookup
How to read dig and nslookup output to confirm your DNS records are live before you chase a phantom problem, and where to check your nameservers.
Clearing your browser cache and cookies
Stuck seeing an old version of a site? Here's how to clear cache and cookies in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, and when it actually helps.
Domain renewal notices: scam or legit?
How to spot a fake Flashcloud renewal notice: the portal login check, the price test, and why registrar lock stops the scam cold. Most "your domain is about to.
Domain status codes explained (clientHold, pendingDelete, redemption)
What clientHold, pendingDelete, and redemption status mean for your domain, why each happens, and how to fix it. A domain status code tells you what state the.
Finding where your domain is registered
Run a WHOIS lookup to find your domain's registrar, nameservers, and expiration date. Registrar and host are often different companies. Run a WHOIS lookup on the domain.
Flushing your DNS cache on Windows, macOS and Linux
Commands to clear the local DNS cache on Windows, macOS and Linux, plus how to flush your browser's separate DNS cache too, if the site still looks stale.
Subdomain vs subdirectory: which one to use and when
Subdomains and subdirectories both organize site sections, but they behave differently for SEO, DNS, and hosting setup. Here's how to choose the right one.
Transferring a domain from Porkbun to Flashcloud
How to unlock your domain and grab an EPP code at Porkbun, then start the transfer in the Flashcloud portal. To move a domain from Porkbun to Flashcloud, unlock it.
Transferring a domain from Wix to Flashcloud
Move a domain registered through Wix to Flashcloud: unlock it, grab the auth code, then start the transfer from our Marketplace. A free year and WHOIS privacy are.
Troubleshooting DNS: a checklist
A step-by-step DNS troubleshooting checklist: check propagation, verify records, confirm nameservers, and fix common domain and email DNS issues.
Website, domain name and URL: the difference
A website is files on a server, a domain name is the address you register, and a URL is one specific path to a page. Here's how they connect.
What affects DNS propagation time (TTL, caches, registrars)
DNS changes aren't instant because of caching, not magic. Here's what controls the delay, why different networks disagree, and how to check when a change has landed.
Domain locks explained
"My domain is locked" can mean three completely different things, and people mix them up constantly. Here's each one: what it blocks, and how long it lasts. 1. Registrar lock A…
When auto-renew fails
Auto-renew is the safety net that keeps your domain from expiring. When it silently fails, the domain can lapse without you noticing - and a lapsed domain takes your website and…
Why was my domain transfer rejected
You started a transfer and it bounced back. Transfer rejections almost always come down to a specific, fixable reason. Here's the full list and what to do about each. Timing locks…
Can I use a domain I already own?
Yes — and you don't have to transfer the domain to us if you don't want to. Two options, both fine. Option 1: Keep the domain at your current registrar Just point its DNS at our…
Changing nameservers at GoDaddy, Namecheap, and Cloudflare
Step-by-step nameserver changes at GoDaddy and Namecheap, plus the A-record route for Cloudflare-registered domains, to point your domain at Flashcloud.
Changing your domain registrant and contacts
At the registry, every domain carries four contact records: registrant , admin , tech , and billing . You edit them from the portal — registrant changes are typically what people w
DNS record types explained: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, CAA
What each DNS record type does and when you actually need to touch it: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, and CAA explained plainly.
DNS records and how to manage them
DNS records are how the internet knows where your domain points. We give you a full record editor at the domain detail page — edit anything, add new records, delete old ones. How…
DNSSEC: what it is and whether you need it
DNSSEC signs your DNS records to stop spoofed responses. Most sites don't need it; here's what it actually protects and how to decide.
Domain forwarding and redirects
Two flavors of "send visitors somewhere else when they hit my domain": registrar-level forwarding and hosting-level redirects. Both work, they're just configured in different place
Free domain with hosting
Every Flashcloud hosting plan includes a free domain for life. The one exception is shared hosting billed monthly, which has no free domain. There is no first-year-only option.
Getting your EPP code from GoDaddy, Namecheap, and other registrars
Your EPP code (auth code) lives in each registrar's domain security or transfer settings. Here's exactly where to look, registrar by registrar.
How long does DNS propagation take?
When you change DNS for a domain — pointing it at new hosting, switching nameservers, or updating a record — the change has to spread across the internet's DNS resolvers before…
ICANN verification emails: why you must click them
Skip the ICANN verification email and your domain suspends after 15 days. Confirm the link fast, check spam, keep contact info current.
Pointing your domain or subdomain to Shopify, Wix, and other services
Point a domain or subdomain at Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, or any external platform with the right DNS records, and keep your email working on Flashcloud.
Pointing your domain to your hosting account
When you have hosting with us and a domain registered elsewhere, you need to tell the world where the domain "lives." Two ways to do that, both are fine — pick whichever fits your…
Registering a new domain
Getting a new domain takes about a minute. We support nearly 200 TLDs ( .com , .io , .app , .dev , country-codes like .co.uk and .de , and the long tail of newer extensions). How t
Renewing your domain
Domains need to be renewed before they expire. Auto-renew handles this for you by default; you can also renew manually for any number of years up to ICANN's 10-year cap. How…
Transferring a domain away from Flashcloud
If you're moving to another registrar, we'll get out of your way. The transfer-out process is the same as the standard ICANN-mandated flow at any registrar. Before you start A few
Transferring a domain to Flashcloud
If your domain is at another registrar and you want to bring it over to us, the process is straightforward — you'll need an authorization code from your current registrar and about
Unlocking a domain for transfer
A locked domain can't be transferred to another registrar — that's the whole point of the lock. Unlocking takes one click and is reversible at any time. On Flashcloud If your domai
Using custom nameservers
If you'd rather run DNS yourself, use a third party (Cloudflare directly, Route 53, deSEC, etc.), or have a specific architecture that needs custom nameservers, you can. We don't…
What happens if I forget to renew my domain?
Don't panic. Most TLDs give you a grace period after expiry where you can still renew without losing the domain. Here's how it goes. The lifecycle of an expired domain For most gen
What is DNS? Nameservers, records, and how the internet finds your site
DNS translates domain names into server addresses using a chain of nameservers and records. Here's how resolution works and how to manage it.
What nameservers do I use with Flashcloud?
When you bring a domain to Flashcloud, you point it at our nameservers so we can answer "where does this domain live?" for the rest of the internet. The nameserver pair you use dep
Which TLDs do you support?
We support nearly 200 TLDs , covering everything from the classic generics to the long tail of newer extensions and country-codes. At a glance Classic generics — .com , .net , .org
WHOIS privacy
When you register a domain, your name, address, phone, and email become part of the public WHOIS database — searchable by anyone, scraped by spammers, indexed by data brokers. WHOI
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