Nexcess Knowledge Base

How to preview and test your website after migration without waiting for DNS propagation, which can take several days.

A list of types of DNS records and their respective functions.

Learn how to repoint your domain name to Nexcess nameservers; this incurs no additional charge.

Common questions and answers relating to domain registration.

Overview of DNS propagation and how to use the Nexcess Global DNS checker to verify propagation of your recently migrated site.

How Nexcess clients on physical (non-cloud) servers can use SiteWorx to add, edit, and delete DNS records.

Learn about Domain Control Validation (DCV). By email, DNS record, and file authorization are the three methods Nexcess clients can use to send DCVs to Comodo when registering SSL certificates.

How Nexcess clients on physical (non-cloud) servers can use their SiteWorx account to point other domains to the domain associated with that account.

How Nexcess clients on physical (non-cloud) accounts can add secondary domains to their service.

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) requires that all domain owners verify their WHOIS information. Update domain details using your OpenSRS account and inform Nexcess staff.