DNS

Email is one of the most widely used methods of communication, allowing messages to be sent over the internet from one user to another almost instantly. But behind the scenes, several protocols and processes work together to ensure that your message reaches its intended recipient. Here’s a detailed explanation of how emails work, including the […]

DNS (Domain Name System) is a hierarchical and decentralized naming system for computers, services, or other resources connected to the internet or a private network. It translates human-readable domain names like www.example.com into IP addresses like 192.0.2.1 that computers use to identify each other on the network. DNS acts as the internet’s phonebook, helping users […]

A Reverse DNS record (rDNS) or PTR record is used to resolve an IP address into a domain name. Unlike regular DNS, which maps domain names to IP addresses, rDNS performs the reverse task by mapping an IP address to a domain name. This is useful for tasks such as verifying sender authenticity on mail […]

AlexHost offers our clients and potentially interested parties a domain transfer service. During this procedure, EPP (Extensible Provisioning Protocol) is requested. This protocol provides a standardized way to exchange information between registrars and domain registries, ensuring security and efficiency in the transfer process. AlexHost ensures that the domain transfer process is smooth and hassle-free, minimizing […]

NS (Name Server) records are a fundamental component of the Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure, playing a crucial role in how domains are resolved and directed across the internet. They serve as the authoritative source for directing traffic to the appropriate servers, making them essential for managing your domain and ensuring it operates correctly on […]

Setting up a DNS (Domain Name System) service with Alexhost usually involves setting up a DNS service and also setting up all DNS records for your domain names. With AlexHost you can bind up to 10 domain names to one service. DNS (Domain Name System) is a key factor in the operation of the Internet, translating […]