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KazVee: Create Namecheap DNS Record Management page

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Create Namecheap DNS Record Management page

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== Namecheap DNS Record Management ==

HelioHost has an [[:How_You_Can_Help#Use_Our_Affiliate_Links|affiliate agreement]] with [https://heliohost.org/partners/namecheap Namecheap], so if you're in the market for a new domain we highly recommend purchasing it from them.

Using the affiliate banner below to sign up and register your domain will not cost you anything extra, but it helps HelioHost earn a bit of commission for the referral.

[[File:Namecheap.png|link=https://heliohost.org/partners/namecheap]]

{{Info|After checking if your preferred domain name is available, sometimes there will be a '''Promo Code''' to get a lower price for the first year.}}

== Update Namecheap Settings ==

After you've purchased a domain from Namecheap, follow the steps below to set up your DNS:

* Login to your Namecheap account
* Click on '''Domain List''' in the left sidebar menu
* Click on the '''Manage''' button on the right side

[[File:Namecheap-dns-1.png]]

* Select '''Custom DNS''' from the dropdown menu in the '''Nameservers''' section
* Enter the HelioHost nameservers '''ns1.heliohost.org''' and '''ns2.heliohost.org'''
* Click on the '''green checkmark''' to save your settings

[[File:Namecheap-dns-2.png]]

== Wait 24 - 48 hours for DNS Propagation ==

{{Info|DNS records do not propagate immediately. Full DNS propagation can take up to 24 - 48 hours globally in some cases.}}

Follow the steps below to check that your DNS is properly configured:

* Go to [https://dnschecker.org/ dnschecker.org]
* Enter your '''domain name'''
* Select the type of record you want to check (in this case, select '''NS''')
* Click the '''Search''' button

[[File:Namecheap-dns-3.png]]

== Further Support ==

If you get stuck or have any questions, please don't hesitate to post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. Make sure you provide your '''username''', '''domain name''', and any '''error message(s)''' received.