Manage DNS Records

How to Manage DNS Records
How and where you add, edit, or delete your DNS records depends on where your DNS is hosted. This is determined by where your nameservers are pointing. There are three possible options for managing your DNS:
- Your domain is registered with Appalachia Domains and is using our nameservers. You will manage DNS settings in your Appalachia Domains account.
- Your domain is not registered with Appalachia Domains, but it is using our nameservers. You will manage DNS settings in your Appalachia Domains account. This is usually the case if you are hosting a website with us or using DNS Hosting.
- Your domain is registered with a different company, and you are not using our nameservers. As a result, you will not be managing DNS with us. Please coordinate with your DNS and/or website hosting company instead.
If your DNS is with us, you can add, edit, or delete DNS records in your account.
- A record: The primary DNS record is used to connect your domain to an IP address, directing visitors to your website.
- Subdomain: Certainly! Here’s the revised text:
- “Any DNS record on a subdomain of your domain name, such as blog.coolexample.com, can be created using an A record that points to an IP address (the most common), a CNAME that points to a URL, or even an MX record.”
- CNAME: A CNAME (Canonical Name) record adds a prefix to your domain name and is sometimes referred to as a type of subdomain. It cannot point to an IP address; it can only point to another domain name or URL address. For instance, you can create a CNAME for store.coolexample.com that points to a different URL, such as a store built with Shopify.
- MX record: Manages your email address and ensures your email messages reach your inbox. Different email services use different MX records, and email with Appalachia Domains is automatically set up for you.
- TXT Record: A TXT record is a type of DNS record that provides text information to sources outside your domain. It’s commonly used to verify domain ownership and to set up email sender policies, such as SPF (Sender Policy Framework) and DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), which help prevent email spoofing and ensure your emails are delivered properly.
- SPF record: A type of TXT record that lets you set up email sender policies. This is an advanced type of DNS record. Add / Edit / Delete
- NS record: This section contains information about your nameservers. These records help you identify which nameservers you should use if your domain is not registered with Appalachia Domains, but you want to manage your DNS with us. This is considered an advanced custom DNS record.
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Transfer My Domain Name


Transfer My Domain Name
As a global leader, we excel in managing your domains. Should your existing domain provider fail to offer the pricing, support, and service you require, or if you wish to consolidate your properties, or simply feel it’s time for a change — we’re here to assist. We aim to streamline the transfer process, making it as effortless as possible, and allowing you to focus on the more significant aspects of your life.
Top Reasons for Transferring Your Domains to Appalachia Domains
- A single flat transfer fee per domain means you only pay the initial transfer cost and any applicable ICANN registration fees.
- You’ll retain any remaining time on your current domain registration and receive an additional year of registration free with each transfer—a benefit that could lead to substantial savings.
- Plus, with global support, you can always connect with a domain expert to swiftly address any concerns.
When transferring your domain to Appalachia Domains, you’ll keep the remaining time on your registration, and we’ll add another year of registration for free. Only your domain will transfer, but our expert guides can help you transfer your email and website to Appalachia Domains, too. There are special instructions transferring .uk, .ca, .eu, .es, and .au domains to Appalachia Domains.
Before You Start
To make sure your transfer goes smoothly, take these steps with your current registrar before starting the transfer to Appalachia Domains.
- Unlock the domain at your current registrar, allowing it to be transferred to Appalachia Domains.
- Obtain the authorization code for your domains, also known as the auth code, EPP code, transfer code, or transfer key. Contact your current registrar to obtain this code.
- Verify the contact information on your domain name. The administrator’s contact information may be used to stay in touch during the transfer process.
Purchase The Domain Transfer
Once you are prepared, it’s time to initiate the transfer and move the domain to your Appalachia Domains account.
- Sign in to your Appalachia Domains account or create a new account. Need help to sign in? Find your username or password. Give us a call, we’re here 24/7.
- Navigate to the Appalachia Domains transfer page and look up your domain..
- If your domain is already registered with Appalachia Domains, we’ll show an option for an account transfer to move your domain into another Appalachia Domains account.
- Ensure that your domain is unlocked. A green status bar will be displayed once we confirm that your domain is unlocked.
- To update the unlock status, select ‘Refresh Status’, and we will verify again whether the domain is unlocked.
- Please input the authorization code for your domain. The auth code can be obtained from your current domain registrar.
- If you entered the incorrect information? No need to worry – you can update the authorization code in your account at a later time.
- Proceed by selecting ‘Continue’ once the unlock and authorization code sections display green status indicators.
- Selecting ‘Refresh Status’ may automatically advance you to the next step, eliminating the need to click ‘Continue’.
- Select an option for Domain Protection, then click on ‘Add Protection’. If you opt out of adding Domain Protection, click on ‘No Thanks’.
- To officially initiate your domain transfer, complete the checkout process.
The majority of domain transfers are completed within 5 to 7 days. We’ll notify you via email if we encounter any issues processing your transfer. You can monitor the progress of your transfer at any time in your Appalachia Domains account.
The extra year of registration is complimentary, excluding any applicable taxes and fees, such as the ICANN fee. If your domain’s current registration period is at the maximum allowed for its extension, it will not receive the additional year. Furthermore, not all domains qualify for the extra free year of registration. Similarly, not all domains are eligible for transfer. Details regarding transfer eligibility are outlined in ICANN’s Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy and our Domain Name Change of Registrant Agreement.
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