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MyDNS Manager

MyDNS Manager PRO

MyDNS ManagerAre you a Dedicated / Virtual Dedicated customer? Or perhaps you are interested in running your services entirely via Google Apps or on your own home server? Ever wondered if it is possible to set up and manage the service providers for your emails, hosting, databases and third party software easily and elegantly, in the one place?

With MyDNS Manager, you can manage your DNS Zone with us and easily connect your domain to servers and services anywhere in the world.

Example Usage scenarios:

  • Redistribute your services and make use of providers across any server on the Internet.
  • Establish subdomains by A record or CNAME e.g blog.yourdomain.com.
  • Link your customers to an external members-only portal or service.
  • Set up an external blog, mailing list software or web application on a subdomain.
  • Manage your MX (mail) records.
  • Set up Microsoft Exchange on your domain, Message Labs filtering and much more.
DNS Hosting Features Supported Typical Usage
CNAME Domain Name DNS Maps hostnames to domains and or subdomains, e.g:
www.example.com. CNAME example.com.
A Domain Name DNS Maps IP addresses to domains/subdomains, e.g
shop.example.com. A 123.123.12.123
MX Domain Name DNS Hostname that resolves to a mailserver, e.g.
example.com. MX mail.example.com.
Google Apps Domain Name DNS Ideal to customize and configure your domain to run with Google Apps, including Gmail, Calendar and other Google Apps.
SPF (TXT) MyDNS Manager TXT record for verifying sender’s address against the domain name. Provides security against spam for the receiver; some mailservers require senders to have SPF records.
TXT Name DNS Commonly used for SPF (see above), Domain Keys or Opportunistic Encryption.
External Hosting Domain Name DNS If your host provides you an A or CNAME record
Pricing for 10 domains DNS Managment $59.50 per Year

What is MyDNS Manager

MyDNS Manager is a web-based control panel and management tool for the MyDNS software. MyDNS is an open-source DNS server that allows you to manage and configure DNS (Domain Name System) records for your domain names.

With MyDNS Manager, you can easily manage your DNS zones, add or modify DNS records, set up domain aliases, configure DNS settings, and perform other DNS management tasks. It provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to interact with your DNS server and make changes to your domain’s DNS configuration.

Some key features of MyDNS Manager may include:

1. Zone Management: You can create and manage DNS zones for your domain names. This includes adding, editing, and deleting DNS records such as A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and other record types.

2. DNS Record Management: You can add, modify, or delete individual DNS records within a zone. This allows you to control the mapping of domain names to IP addresses, configure mail server settings, set up subdomains, and manage other DNS-related configurations.

3. Zone Transfers: MyDNS Manager may provide options to configure zone transfers, allowing you to replicate your DNS zone data to secondary DNS servers for redundancy and fault tolerance.

4. User Management: You can create and manage user accounts with different levels of access and permissions. This allows you to delegate DNS management tasks to specific users or teams.

5. Logging and Reporting: MyDNS Manager may offer logging and reporting features to track DNS queries, monitor DNS server performance, and generate reports on DNS activity.

MyDNS Manager simplifies the process of managing DNS records and configurations, making it easier for administrators and domain owners to handle DNS-related tasks without directly accessing the command line or editing zone files manually.

What is DNS?

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the phonebook of the Internet. Humans access information online through domain names, like nytimes.com or espn.com. Web browsers interact through Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. DNS translates domain names to IP addresses so browsers can load Internet resources.

Each device connected to the Internet has a unique IP address which other machines use to find the device. DNS servers eliminate the need for humans to memorize IP addresses such as 192.168.1.1 (in IPv4)

How does DNS work?

The process of DNS resolution involves converting a hostname (such as www.example.com) into a computer-friendly IP address (such as 192.168.1.1). An IP address is given to each device on the Internet, and that address is necessary to find the appropriate Internet device – like a street address is used to find a particular home. When a user wants to load a webpage, a translation must occur between what a user types into their web browser (example.com) and the machine-friendly address necessary to locate the example.com webpage.

In order to understand the process behind the DNS resolution, it’s important to learn about the different hardware components a DNS query must pass between. For the web browser, the DNS lookup occurs “ behind the scenes” and requires no interaction from the user’s computer apart from the initial request.

 

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Domain Names General FAQ

You can manage your domain names via the FASTDOT Client Area. Once you have logged in, click on My Domains > Managed Domains.
The FASTDOT name server are:

ns1.fastdot.com
ns2.fastdot.com
ns3.fastdot.com
You can view your domain expiry date within the Client Area. Click on My Domains > Manage Domains. You will see a list of your current domains along with their next due date.
By default we will renew your domain name automatically. Alternatively, you can manually renew your domain name in your Client Area
If your domain name has already expired, just contact us via the helpdesk to renew it. If your domain name is not renewed quickly it may be come available and be registered by another party.
By default, we will renew your domain name automatically. If you wish to manage your domain name renewals manually you can disable automatic renewal by logging in to the Client Area and then: Select “Domains” and then “My Domains” from the top navigation bar. Select the “Manage Domain” button to the right of the domain name you would like to view or modify. Click on the “Auto Renew” tab. Ensure that “Auto Renewal Status” has been set to “Disabled”. Please note: by disabling automatic renewal, you are assuming responsibility to renew your domain name. Failure to renew your domain name before its expiry date will cause it to stop working.
Login to your Client Area using the username and password issued with your Welcome Email you received at sign up. Once logged in, select “Domains” and then “My Domains” from the top navigation bar. Select the “Manage Domain” button to the right of the domain name you would like to view or modify. Click on the “Registrar Lock” tab. Ensure that “Registrar Lock Status” has been set to “Disabled”. If the current status is set to “Enabled” then please click on “Disable Registrar Lock”. Select the “Namesevers” tab, then on the following screen to modify the current nameserver settings. Select the “Change Nameservers” button to confirm your new nameserver settings.
You can manage your domain names public WHOIS contact information by logging into your FASTDOT Client Area: Select “Domains” and then “My Domains”. Click on the “Manage Domain” button for the domain you wish to manage. Click on the “Registrar Lock” tab. Ensure that “Registrar Lock Status” has been set to “Disabled”. If the current status is set to “Enabled” then please click on “Disable Registrar Lock”. On the same screen select “Management Tools” and then “Contact Information”. From here you can update the domain name with pertinent contact details for your website including details for the registrant, admin, tech & billing identities. Select the “Save Changes” button to confirm the new contact details.
.au Domain Administration Ltd (.auDA) is the policy authority and industry self-regulatory body for the .au domain space. They are responsible for developing and implementing domain name policy, accrediting and licensing domain registrars, implementing consumer safeguards and facilitating the .au Dispute Resolution Policy. Learn more.
WHOIS is a tool used to search the domain registry databases for information about a domain name. This tool can be used to obtain information such as the domain’s expiry date, owner and name server information.
Domain Names are used to establish a unique identity. Organizations and individuals can choose a domain name that corresponds to their name, helping Internet users to reach them easily. An important function of a domain name is to provide easily recognizable and memorizable names to numerically addressed Internet resources.