Domain Names
Domain Registrars, Registrants and Registries
Last Updated: 5 November 2024Domain registries, registrars, and registrants are distinct entities within the domain name system (DNS). Here is an explanation of each entity and their roles in the process of domain registration: Domain Registry: A domain registry is an organization responsible for managing the database of domain names within a specific top-level domain (TLD), such as .com,...
Transferring a Domain Name
Last Updated: 22 November 2024Transferring a domain name from one registrar to another involves several steps. Each registrar may have slightly different processes, but the general steps are as follows: Verify eligibility: Check that your domain is eligible for transfer. Typically, domains must be at least 60 days old and not be in a locked or pending status. Ensure...
How to update WHOIS information
Last Updated: 21 November 2024The Importance of Keeping Your Domain WHOIS Information Correct When you register a domain name, you are required to provide accurate WHOIS information, including your name, address, email, and phone number. This information is stored in a public database that helps identify the owner of a domain. Keeping this information accurate and up-to-date is not...
Understanding DNS Records
Last Updated: 11 November 2024Domain Name System (DNS) records are used to translate human-readable domain names into IP addresses and provide other information about domains. There are several types of DNS records, each serving a specific purpose. Here are some of the most common types you can use with your domain: A (Address) Record: Maps a domain name to...
Domain Name Validation
Last Updated: 11 November 2024As a registrar, Creative Digital registers domains on your behalf, however, it means we are required to follow certain rules and procedures. The following will explain one of these, namely the contact validation policy. What is the contact validation policy? The contact validation policy has been designed as a means to ensure that the contact...