DNS & Nameservers

Changing DNS records

Changing DNS records To view the list of DNS records assigned to a domain in the mybox panel, open the Domains module and next to...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-17

Domain configuration to use Google Workspace / Google Apps / Google Suite (GSuite) email boxes

If you want to use the e-mail boxes you have in Google Workspace (formerly known as Google Apps or Google Suite) on a parked or...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-17

How do I add a domain in the Cloudflare dashboard?

To add a new domain in your Cloudflare dashboard, log in to the https://dash.cloudflare.com page, then click the Add site button. Next, enter the domain...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-17

Testing your website on mybox before changing domain delegation

Before switching your domain to mybox servers, you can verify that your website works correctly on the new hosting - without affecting visitors to your...

Written by mbadmin
2026-01-05

How do I edit my DNS zone?

In a situation where you are to modify records in the DNS zone, you can do it from the the mybox panel level.Once logged in,...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-28

How is an NS(name) server different from a domain’s DNS zone?

NS records (name servers) and DNS zones are closely related components of the Domain Name System (DNS), but they serve different roles in how a...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-18

How to Redirect a Subdomain to mybox.com Servers?

To redirect a subdomain to mybox.com servers, log in to the administrative panel “cPanel”, “Direct Admin”, “Plesk” or similar, provided by your hosting provider. Find...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-28

Protocols – DNS

DNS (Domain Name System) is a hierarchical naming system used on the internet to translate domain names into IP addresses. It allows users to access...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-19

Redirecting a subdomain to another server

A subdomain can be directed to a different server by creating a DNS record that points to the destination server’s IP address. This is commonly...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-19

What DNS servers should I set up to delegate my domain to mybox?

If your domain is registered with another provider, you can delegate it to mybox by updating the nameservers in your current registrar’s panel. Step 1...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-28

What is an A record in your domain’s DNS zone?

The A record located in your domain’s DNS zone determines which IP address you want your domain to point to. This is the main record...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-29

What is a DMARC record in your domain’s DNS zone?

By default, for domains that are registered or parked in mybox.com and delegated to our DNS servers, we provide DKIM and SPF records present in...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-19

What is DNSSEC

DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) is a security mechanism that enhances DNS authentication by using digital signatures based on public-key cryptography. Its primary purpose...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-19

What is DNS and what does a DNS server do?

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a fundamental part of how the internet works. It translates human-readable domain names (like example.com) into machine-readable IP addresses...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-29

What is the MX record in your domain’s DNS zone?

To begin with, the MX record is part of the entries in the domain’s DNS zone, and therefore part of the domain’s configuration. If we...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-29

Domain transfer vs. domain delegation – what’s the difference

hese are two separate operations that are often confused. Knowing which one you need saves time and prevents accidental changes. Comparison Domain transfer Domain delegation...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-29

Where can I check the propagation status of my domain?

Whenever you make changes to your domain’s DNS configuration, such as updating nameservers, modifying DNS records, or pointing your website to a new server, those...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-22

Why does the domain communicate a problem after parking it and changing delegations?

If you have parked a domain in the mybox Panel and changed its DNS servers to point to mybox, you may still see a warning...

Written by mbadmin
2025-12-28

Setting Anycast through NS records.

Understanding Anycast DNS Anycast is a modern DNS routing method that significantly improves the speed, reliability, and security of your domain’s DNS resolution. By switching...

Written by mbadmin
2026-02-09

What it means that the domain name is under propagation process

Propagation refers to the announcement on the Internet of any changes to the domain configuration, i.e., in the settings of DNS servers and the DNS...

Written by mbadmin
2026-02-13

What is a DMARC record?

DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) is a security protocol that builds upon your existing SPF and DKIM records. While SPF and DKIM verify...

Written by mbadmin
2026-04-07

How to test your website before changing domain delegation

When moving a website to mybox, it is a best practice to verify that the files, database, and configuration are working perfectly on our infrastructure...

Written by mbadmin
2026-04-09

What is a DNS zone?

A DNS zone is a specific administrative portion of the Domain Name System (DNS) that stores and manages the configuration records for a domain. You...

Written by mbadmin
2026-04-23

What is a CNAME record?

A CNAME (Canonical Name) record is a type of DNS record that maps an alias name to a true, or “canonical,” domain name. Instead of...

Written by mbadmin
2026-04-23

Dynamic DNS (DDNS) – What It Is and How It Works

Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is a service that automatically updates your domain name’s IP address in real-time. It is the mechanical necessity that allows you to...

Written by mbadmin
2026-05-10

How to Add a Verification Code as a TXT Record in Your DNS Zone

Many online services require domain ownership verification before certain features can be activated. A common verification method is adding a TXT record to the domain’s...

Written by mbadmin
2026-05-28

How to Fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Browser Error

The DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error appears when your browser cannot find the IP address associated with a domain name. In simple terms, the DNS system is unable...

Written by mbadmin
2026-05-28

Why Does Domain Propagation Take So Long?

When you change DNS settings for a domain, the changes are not visible everywhere immediately. Some users may see the new website or service within...

Written by mbadmin
2026-05-29

Types of Spoofing – DNS Spoofing

DNS spoofing, also known as DNS cache poisoning, is a cyberattack in which attackers manipulate Domain Name System (DNS) records to redirect users to fraudulent...

Written by mbadmin
2026-05-29

Understanding the SRV Record

In network administration, directory service architecture, and systems engineering, resolving a domain name to a simple IP address is often insufficient for complex multi-platform communications....

Written by mbadmin
2026-05-30

How to Route Email Service to mybox While Keeping Your Website Elsewhere

If your website is hosted with another provider, but you want to use only mybox email services, you can configure your domain so that email...

Written by mbadmin
2026-06-03

What is TTL

TTL (Time To Live) is a parameter used in computer networks to define how long information remains valid before it must be refreshed or discarded....

Written by mbadmin
2026-06-03

What Is Domain Delegation?

Domain delegation is the process of specifying which DNS servers are responsible for managing a domain’s DNS zone. These settings are configured with the registrar...

Written by mbadmin
2026-06-07

How to Disable DNSSEC for a Domain Registered with OVH

If your domain is registered with OVH, you can enable or disable DNSSEC directly from the OVH management panel in just a few steps. What...

Written by mbadmin
2026-06-07

DNS Management in cPanel vs mybox Panel

DNS management is an important part of hosting because it controls where your domain points, where your email is delivered, and how external services verify...

Written by mbadmin
2026-06-11

Cloudflare proxy on or off: what it means for website, SSL, and email

Cloudflare DNS records can work in two different modes: proxied or DNS only. This setting affects how traffic reaches your website and whether Cloudflare stands...

Written by mbadmin
2026-06-16

DNS Ports 53 and 853 Explained: How Domain Name Resolution Works

DNS, or the Domain Name System, translates a readable domain name such as example.com into the IP address used to locate a service on a...

Written by mbadmin
2026-09-21

Email Client Cannot Resolve Server Name: DNS and Hostname Errors Explained

When an email client cannot resolve the server hostname, it may show messages such as “server not found”, “cannot resolve hostname” or “DNS lookup failed”....

Written by mbadmin
2026-09-21