--- title: "Domains and DNS" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/" description: "Control your online identity. Learn to manage domains, edit DNS records (A, CNAME, MX), and point your site to your server with our guides." vertical: "Hosting" date: "2025-07-08" last_modified: "2026-07-02" --- # Domains and DNS [**This is your central resource for managing your online identity.**](https://portal.liquidweb.com/domain/) Your **[domain name](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/domain-registrations/register-your-website-domain-name/)** is your brand, and **[DNS (Domain Name System)](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/what-is-the-domain-name-system-dns/)** is the critical service that connects it to your server. Here, you will find everything you need to take control. --- Domains and DNS Articles 44 results The following guides empower you to **[register a new domain](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/domain-registrations/register-your-website-domain-name/)**, **[transfer an existing domain](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/domain-registrations/transfer-your-domain-to-liquid-web/)** to Liquid Web, and manage your domain’s renewal settings. You will also learn how to **[add and edit DNS records](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/adding-and-editing-dns-records/)** (like ‘A’ or ‘MX’ records), **[change your nameservers](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/changing-your-websites-nameservers/)**, and **[set up reverse DNS (rDNS)](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/setting-up-reverse-dns-rdns/)** for your server’s IP address. If you run into problems, we provide tools and guides for **[troubleshooting DNS propagation](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/portal/domains-and-dns/verify-dns-propagation/)** or [**flushing your local DNS cache**.](https://www.liquidweb.com/blog/flush-dns-cache/) - ## [Adding and Editing DNS Records](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/adding-and-editing-dns-records/) This article explains how to add and edit DNS records in your Liquid Web account. [Read more: Adding and Editing DNS Records](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/adding-and-editing-dns-records/) - ## [Adding IP Addresses to Your Server](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/adding-ip-addresses-to-your-server/) Request additional IPs for Cloud VPS or Dedicated servers. This guide covers justification requirements, pricing, and the setup process. [Read more: Adding IP Addresses to Your Server](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/adding-ip-addresses-to-your-server/) - ## [Adding IPv6 to Your Server](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/adding-ipv6-to-your-server/) IPv6 adoption is growing to accommodate more internet devices. To get an IPv6 address on your Liquid Web server, you need WHM 11.4, Plesk 10.2, or a compatible OS. Request via support case. [Read more: Adding IPv6 to Your Server](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/adding-ipv6-to-your-server/) - ## [Change Your Domain Name Contact (WHOIS) Information](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/domain-registrations/change-your-domain-name-contact-whois-information/) Anyone can access domain info via WHOIS lookup. Easily update contact details for your domain registered with Liquid Web by logging into your account portal. [Read more: Change Your Domain Name Contact (WHOIS) Information](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/domain-registrations/change-your-domain-name-contact-whois-information/) - ## [Changing Your Website’s Nameservers](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/changing-your-websites-nameservers/) Nameservers are crucial for DNS, matching domain names with IPs. Changing DNS hosting requires updating nameservers to direct traffic correctly. [Read more: Changing Your Website’s Nameservers](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/changing-your-websites-nameservers/) - ## [Checking the Status of Your Domain Transfer](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/domain-registrations/checking-the-status-of-your-domain-transfer/) Domain transfers take time and checking the status can be a pain. Our new tools let you easily check your domain transfer status in your account. [Read more: Checking the Status of Your Domain Transfer](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/domain-registrations/checking-the-status-of-your-domain-transfer/) - ## [Cloudflare](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/cloudflare/) Boost your site’s speed and security with our Cloudflare integration. Get a global CDN, DDoS protection, and reduced bandwidth costs. [Read more: Cloudflare](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/cloudflare/) - ## [Configuring DNS for your OpenStack Server](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/configuring-dns-for-your-openstack-server/) Because your OpenStack Server infrastructure utilizes a Load Balancer, DNS for your domain should point to the Load Balancer’s IP address. When you are ready for the domain to go live on your OpenStack Server, the A record for the domain will need to be added with the IP address of the Load Balancer [Read more: Configuring DNS for your OpenStack Server](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/configuring-dns-for-your-openstack-server/) 1[2](?query-0-page=2)[3](?query-0-page=3)…[6](?query-0-page=6) [Next Page](/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns?query-0-page=2)