DNS - Domain Management

All domains registered with or transferred to your account can be updated to ensure the accuracy of information contained in the Whois database. In addition, you can:

• Modify the DNS / name servers associated with your domain
• Enable the domain locking feature to automatically reject any attempts to hijack your domain
• Update domain settings specific to the type of domain (for example .ca)
• Find the domain authorization code (auth code)

Activation

• Login to your account
• Click on DNS in the top navigation bar
• A DNS record summary for each domain name is listed on the summary page. To manage a domain, click on the Edit/Manage <your domain> link below the domain summary (see screenshot).
• On the domain/DNS summary page, you will see an Update link next to the WHOIS field. Click on this link to manage your domain's WHOIS information.

Configuration

Once you click on the Whois link for a particular domain, a menu system along the top of the page will be displayed (see screenshot - warning).

Whois Information

Select the appropriate link in the top navigation bar to manage the Whois information for the organization, admin, billing and technical contacts.

DNS / Name Servers

The link to DNS/ Name Servers allows you to change the organization designated to be the DNS / name servers for your domain. Unless you are using an alternative service for your DNS service, the entries should match the servers listed in the table below. If you have transferred an existing domain to your account, you should first set up your DNS records. When you have been notified of a successful transfer, you will then be able to change the name server information (screenshot - update).

Hostname                IP Address
ns1.clearcenter.net    69.90.141.xxx
ns2.clearcenter.net    217.72.242.xxx
ns3.clearcenter.net    216.127.75.xxx
ns4.clearcenter.net    67.18.3.xxx

Domain Locking

When locking is enabled for your domain, any requests to transfer your domain to another registrar or hosting company will automatically fail. This feature prevents fraudulent transfers. To lock/unlock your domain

• Login to your account
• Click on the DNS link
• Click on "Edit/Manage <Your Domain Name>"
• The lock status will be displayed on domains registered through your account

• To change the lock status, click on the "Update" link
• A new window will be created, linking you directly to your domain's WHOIS management interface. Click on the "Locking" link and update your domain's lock status as desired.

Authorization Code / Auth Code

A transfer authorization code is required when transferring any .com/.net, .org, .info, .biz, .us, and .name domain name from one registrar to another. The transfer authorization code is created at the time of registration.

The authorization code can be obtained by clicking on the "Domain Extra's" section of the WHOIS manager.

DNS - Domain Registration

ClearSDN provides an integrated system for registering domain names. The annual fee of $US 25 includes:

• Registrar fee
• Domain Management
• DNS Services
• Mail/MX Backup

The following top-level domains are supported:

• .com
• .net
• .org
• .biz
• .info
• .ca
• .de
• .us
• .co.uk, .org.uk, .me.uk

Activation

• Login to your account
• Click on DNS in the top navigation bar
• Click on Register Domain in the menu
• Lookup your domain and continue on to domain owner information
• Complete your domain registration by proceeding through the online store checkout

Configuration

Though your domain will appear in our DNS servers within minutes, it can take up anywhere from 5 minutes to 24 hours for the domain to appear in the domain system. This is unavoidable propagation time. Once the domain is registered, you can proceed to DNS configuration:

• DNS Primer
• Host / A Records
• Alias / Cname Records
• Mail / MX Records
• Mail/MX Backup

The DNS and domain services allow you to use a registered domain name with your ClearOS system.  Our service gives you access to fast, reliable and secure DNS servers distributed across multiple geographic locations and network providers.

If the Domain Name System (DNS) is a new topic for you, please read the DNS Primer.  If you are ready to add a domain to your ClearOS system, you can either transfer an existing domain or register a new domain.