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Choosing the right domain name is crucial for building a strong online presence. It should be memorable, relevant, and easy to find. Here’s how to choose the best one for your website or business. 1. Keep It Short and Simple 2. Use Relevant Keywords 3. Avoid Hyphens and Numbers 4. Pick the Right Domain Extension 5. Be Unique and Brandable 6. Check for Trademarks 7. Make It Easy to Pronounce Final Thoughts Choosing the right domain name is an important step in establishing your online identity. Take your time to select a name that aligns with your brand.

To access either your cPanel, WHM, or Plesk control panel, you must first have an active hosting account. This can either be a cPanel hosting account, a Plesk hosting account, or a licensed product on your VPS hosting package. There are two primary ways to log in: through the client area or directly using the login details provided in your welcome email. Each method has its own advantages. Logging in via the client area can be quicker, but as a reseller, you may prefer the white-label login page that’s provided with direct access. Log in via the client area You can log in to either your cPanel or Plesk control panel via the client area. Simply click the login to cPanel or log in to Plesk button as shown below. Login to cPanel from the client area If you cannot access your control panel this way, it may be due to discrepancies between the details stored in the client area and those in cPanel. This can happen if changes were made in cPanel, WHM, or Plesk (such as account password updates) but were not reflected in our system. If the username or details have changed and this hasn’t been updated on our side, contact our support team for assistance. Log in directly After purchasing, you will receive an automated email from us providing you with full login details and a URL for your panel. This will look similar to the below message.  This example message is for a Plesk account You can use the information above to sign in to your control panel of choice. Access to your hosting panel should always be available through the server’s hostname. cloud123.thundercloud.uk:2083 An example server hostname. Once set up in cPanel, it will take time for a domain to propagate. After which, cPanel, WHM, and Plesk will all be accessed directly from the domain. Below, we go into further detail about how each of the login interfaces looks and how to get to them. Access your cPanel control panel The URL for cPanel is the name of your server followed by 2083, the port used for cPanel How to access WHM The URL for WHM replaces 2083 for either 2087 (the port used for WHM) or /WHM. How to access Plesk control panel The URL for Plesk is similar but replaces 2083 or 2087 for 8443.

Welcome to the HexHosting. We’ve built out a really comprehensive documentation system that will show you how to manage all aspects of your Hex hosting, as well as give you tips and tricks on how to manage your website and domains. Logging in to cPanel Once you’ve ordered your hosting from Hex Hosting, you’ll receive a welcome email with details of how to log in to your hosting control panel with us once your hosting is activated (it should be within a few minutes of your order going through). If for some reason you don’t receive your welcome email, please get in touch and we can check that everything has gone through OK. In terms of logging in to your hosting, the first step is to log in to the https://clients.hexhosting.uk area. Once you have logged in here, click Services and then My Services. Your hosting package(s) will be listed here – click the one you want to log in to and then on the next page click Login to cPanel. Your login credentials are stored as a secure token in this area (rather than a plaintext username and password) – if the log-in fails for any reason please get in touch and we can reset this to enable you to log in. Email Once you’ve logged in to cPanel, you’ll be presented with a number of icons that enable you to manage all aspects of your hosting with Hex Hosting. One of the most common things to get set up straight away is Email – click Email Accounts and from here you can start setting up email addresses @yourdomain.com. To access your email, you can use an email client like Mac Mail, Outlook or Thunderbird, or you can use webmail. Webmail can be accessed by visiting https://mail.[yourdomain.com]. You’ll need to log in with the mailbox username and password you created earlier. If you need any help getting set up in your email client, please let us know – we can talk you through the setup. Installing Applications (e.g. WordPress) In cPanel, scroll down and find the icon that says `Softaculous Apps Installer. Click the icon of the application you’d like to install, for example – WordPress, Magento, Prestashop, Joomla – and then the system will ask you for some more information. Click ‘Install’ once you’ve entered that and then you’ll be able to log in to the admin area to get started with your application. Nameservers If you ordered a domain from Hex Hosting with your hosting, your nameservers will be set automatically to link to your hosting with us. If you have transferred a domain, or if you want to use a domain you have registered elsewhere, you’ll need to update the nameservers to:- After making the change, it can take up to 24 hours for the change to propagate and to see that in your browser.

If you’re curious about who owns a domain or want to check its registration details including when it expires, running a WHOIS query is the way to go. The most common methods of performing a lookup are either using an online lookup tool or using a terminal command. Use a WHOIS Lookup Tool This is the easiest method for most people to perform a WHOIS domain lookup. The popularity of WHOIS, means there’s a lot of free-to-use tools available, including those from the registry providers and 3rd party sites. Once you’ve visited one of those sites its as simple as entering the domain name and it should show you all the relevant WHOIS data. What is a WHOIS Lookup? A WHOIS lookup is a search for information about a domain name or IP address. It provides details about the domain’s current owner, availability, and expiration date. The WHOIS database contains information about every domain name purchased through a registrar, including: A lookup is a tool provided by registrars to help users find domain owner information. Some domain extensions might require you to query their specific servers. Since there is no universal standard for all extensions, you might have to swap between lookup services to get the information. Run a query via Command Line For the more experienced (or adventurous) you can run a query directly from the command line of your device. This is true for both Linux (Unix) and Windows systems but with Windows you will need to first download & install whois to have access to the command. With your terminal or command prompt window open, running a query is as easy as entering whois domain.tld, which will output the results of your query to your command line interface. WHOIS is still around for now but as time moves on more services and registries will move towards RDAP which aims to improve the system through standardising how the data is output in a machine readable format. Understanding WHOIS Query Results Below is some of the key information listed in a your lookup and what Protecting Domain Privacy Ensure you protect your domain privacy is essential for preventing domain name theft, spam, and scams. Some registrars offer privacy protection services that allow customers to mask their actual contact details in the WHOIS search result. Additionally, some registries proactively conceal some information in order to comply with local data privacy protection laws .UK domains are a great example of this.

Nameservers exist to make navigating the internet easier. They contain specific information pertaining to a domain’s DNS records, which guide requests to the relevant services, including the website itself via A and AAAA records but also Email via MX. An A record is an IP address in IPv4 format that corresponds to your website, and AAAA records are those in IPv6 format. Most domains have at least 2 nameservers, this provides a failsafe in case of fault or attack with the aim to prevent downtime for the corresponding services. However, a domain can have more than 2 nameservers, which may be useful for very popular high-load websites and infrastructure. Without nameservers, the internet would be much less human-friendly, users would have to remember the IP addresses of each website they visit! Although this wouldn’t be the only issue, many of the services built would likely not work, requiring huge changes to existing software. Our default nameservers for shared hosting Manage nameservers via your client area Incorrectly configured domain records are one of the most common causes of websites appearing broken. Using the provided defaults helps ensure that all the supplied records are correct and tied to your hosting package. 2. Afterwards, select the domain you wish to alter the nameservers of. 3. Once you have clicked on a domain, you will see the following screen. After, using the manage sidebar on the right under manager, click nameservers. 4. Finally, make any changes to the existing configuration. Click change nameservers when you’re done.

Are you looking for the perfect name for your website, project or business? Use our Domain Checker to find a name that fits. It’s as simple as entering your desired name and searching, if your domain is available, add it to your basket and complete the checkout process to secure it. The right domain can help a business flourish, consider: As with any interaction first impressions significantly influence customer perception, so choose wisely. Choosing the right name First, start by searching for your domain using our handy domain checker or on the domain names page after searching your name if it is available, click “Add To Cart” this will add the domain to your basket enabling the registration process. From your cart you can alter your registration term up to 9 years. **Cart may look different from screenshot due to website updates** Unless you’re an existing customer you will now be prompted to enter details including, name, address, contact information and payment information. Clicking on “Complete Order” to finish – you’ve now registered your domain for the term you selected. What If My Domain Is Already Registered? In most cases the exact name you want will not be available. Well done, this shows that you’re sticking to the principles we mentioned earlier. A large number of the best domains will are already registered either by existing businesses or by those looking to park domains as an investment. Not to worry though, even though a domain might not exist under one TLD it can exist on another and in many cases is better solution anyway. A good example of this is at the time of writing this guide brokenbiscuits.co.uk is unavailable but brokenbiscuits.uk is available. Both are trusted ccTLDS but the .uk domain is smaller and offers a more modern look to a site over .co.uk. How Do I Use My Domain With My Website? With your domain name purchased you will now need somewhere to point it, that’s where hosting comes in and we’re good at it. Now, you’ll need a web hosting package. Just add your newly registered domain and we will handle the setup for you. Your new domain is automatically linked using our default nameservers. So sit back and relax whilst we get our site online. If you have purchased hosting from another provider ensure that you switch your domains nameservers over to them. And, allow at most 48 hours for DNS propagation to take place.

Common DNS Records DNS Caching DNS Propagation When DNS records are updated, changes take time to spread across the internet. This can take from a few minutes to 48 hours. Conclusion DNS helps convert website names into IP addresses, making it possible to access websites easily.

The Domain Name System (DNS) is like the internet’s phone book. It translates human-readable domain names (e.g., www.example.com) into machine-readable IP addresses (e.g., 192.0.2.1), allowing you to access websites easily. How DNS Works 1. User Request 2. DNS Query 3. DNS Resolver Checks Cache 4. Root DNS Servers 5. TLD DNS Servers 6. Authoritative DNS Servers 7. Connection Common DNS Records DNS Caching DNS Propagation When DNS records are updated, changes take time to spread across the internet. This can take from a few minutes to 48 hours. Conclusion DNS helps convert website names into IP addresses, making it possible to access websites easily.

A nameserver translates domain names into IP addresses, making it easier to access websites. As part of the Domain Name System (DNS), it functions like an internet address book, directing traffic when a domain is entered. Nameservers also determine which DNS provider manages a domain’s settings. By using our defaults, we manage those settings and can automatically link your domain to your hosting. Learn more about managing your domains nameservers. Our Nameservers Nameserver #1 Nameserver #2 ns1.thundercloud.uk

The ability to make changes to your DNS zone easily is a key feature of a web hosting service. Both the Zone Editor tool in cPanel and the DNS Editor in Plesk enable stress free management over DNS records for domains set up in either control panel. Allowing creation, modification and, deletion of critical records including A, CNAME, MX and TXT. In most cases records set up at account creation will not need to be changed, providing your domain is using our default nameservers. This is because those default records are preconfigured to work with the nameservers, ensuring proper routing for the domain to the server, email, and other key services. Using the cPanel Zone Editor 1. First start off by logging into your cPanel control panel. 2. Afterwards from the main page of cPanel scroll or search for the Domains section and click on Zone Editor. 3. Moving on, you can make quick record changes to a domain using the action buttons for the record type including A, CNAME, and MX records. 4. For more specific changes and overall management click Manage next to the domain. This area shows the zone records for that domain and from here you can add additional records. Edit, delete existing records or completely reset the DNS zone. 4.1. You can add a record using the drop down menu shown, selecting the record type required. 4.2 To edit a record, click the Edit action button for that record as make any changes you need and then use the Save Record button to apply those changes to the zone. 4.3 Finally, using the Actions dropdown menu you can reset the entire zone for that domain to its default state to do this click Reset DNS Zone.