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How to change nameservers for a .uk or .co.uk domain

A nameserver change moves responsibility for the whole DNS zone. Follow this migration runbook to prepare the new provider, preserve website and email records, coordinate DNSSEC, update delegation and confirm that the new service answers correctly.

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Recommended DNS settings for a UK business domain

There is no universal DNS template for every business. This guide shows how to build a documented baseline for your actual website, email and applications, choose sensible operating settings, and check changes without copying another organisation’s records.

6 min readUK article
Illustration explaining DNS resolution and the records that connect a domain to its services.Domain names

How to set up DNS records for a .uk domain

Connecting a UK domain means adding the right records in its authoritative DNS service. Follow this practical setup guide to find the correct panel, configure the website and email, preserve existing services and verify the answers that the internet receives.

6 min readUK article
Illustration explaining DNS resolution and the records that connect a domain to its services.Domain names

How a DNS Lookup Works: A Step-by-Step Guide

DNS turns a hostname into information a device can use to connect. Follow a complete lookup, understand which steps caching can skip and use read-only checks to separate a DNS fault from a website, certificate or email problem.

6 min readUK article
Illustration explaining DNS resolution and the records that connect a domain to its services.Domain names

How Domain Names Work with IP Addresses

A domain name is a memorable identity; an IP address helps networks deliver traffic. Learn how DNS connects them, why several websites can share an address and what a UK business should consider when registering and managing its domain.

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