Management of Domains in HostOnce: Nameservers, DNS, and Transfers

HostOnce is a company that allows its customers to register domains and perform different services connected to domains. This could involve changing nameservers, modifying DNS, transferring the domain name to HostOnce, or transferring the domain name to some other registrar.

How to Change Your Domain Nameservers

The nameservers inform the internet about the DNS that controls the records of your domain. You might be required to change them if you want to connect your domain to some other DNS or hosting company.

Step 1: Log In

Sign in to bill.hostonce.com.

Step 2: Find Your Domain

Go to the domain management section of your account and choose the domain you wish to change.

Step 3: Find the Nameserver Settings

Find the nameserver configuration in the list of the domain’s settings. The correct name of the menu should be confirmed in the live billing system.

Step 4: Get the Correct Nameservers

Get the nameservers from your hosting provider or from your DNS provider. Do not guess those numbers.

Step 5: Add New Nameservers

Type the new nameserver IP addresses into the fields provided. Observe any instructions displayed by the web interface.

Step 6: Apply the Changes

Apply the changes through the corresponding button offered by the user interface.

• AAAA: Hostname to IPv6 address.
• CNAME: Hostname to hostname.
• MX: Mail server for your domain.
• TXT: Verification record or other text information.

Step 7: Verify Changes

Make sure that your newly entered nameservers are visible in your domain configuration. It will take some time for the changes to be visible on the internet.

How to Manage DNS Records

The DNS record is what links your domain name to different services.

Some common types of DNS records are:

• A record: Hostname to IPv4 address.
• NS: Nameservers for your domain or delegated DNS zone.

Getting Access to Your DNS Settings

• Log in to the HostOnce billing account.
• Go to the domain manager page.
• Click on the domain for which you want to manage DNS records.
• Find the DNS management or DNS record section if available.
• Determine who currently manages the records for your domain name.

Adding or Editing a DNS Record

If you can edit DNS records using the active DNS management interface, do the following.

• Go to the DNS management tab for your domain.
• Use the add or edit record feature if available.
• Select the type of record you want to create or edit.
• Fill in the necessary data.
• Check the TTL value if the interface shows it.
• Review the values and save the record.
• Check if the record shows up with the correct value.

There can be delays in DNS propagation due to various factors like caching, TTLs and the DNS provider.

How to Delete a DNS Record

• Access the DNS management section for your domain.
• Find the record you wish to delete.
• Check if any website, email server or application uses it.
• Apply the delete/remove option as applicable.
• Confirm the deletion as required.
• Check if the record has been deleted successfully.

Deleting the incorrect record may cause issues to websites or email servers. Back up all DNS records before proceeding to any major modifications.

How to Transfer a Domain to HostOnce

If your domain is managed by another service provider, you can first verify if your domain is eligible for hosting at HostOnce through the HostOnce Domain Transfer page.

HostOnce’s transfer procedure is documented as follows.

Step 1: Find out if Your Domain is Eligible

Navigate to the domain transfer page. Enter your domain name.

Step 2: Unlock the Domain

Log in to your existing registrar. Unlock your domain if required.

Step 3: Get Authorization Code

Ask your existing registrar for the EPP or authorization code.

Step 4: Check the Transfer Criteria

Learn about the criteria for transfer, its cost, and whether any registration extension comes along with the transfer. According to HostOnce, the transfer eligibility is based on the type of domain extension and other criteria as well.

Step 5: Initiate the Transfer

Go back to the HostOnce Domain Transfer page and proceed with entering your domain name and the ordering process as shown on the page.

Step 6: Authorization Code Entry

Input your EPP code when prompted. Do not publicize this code.

Step 7: Confirm the Order

Confirm the costs and finish the checkout process.

Step 8: Confirm the Transfer

Do as instructed by the email sent to the right email address. Verification may be needed.

Step 9: Monitor the Status of the Transfer

Monitor the process of transfer until it is finished. HostOnce reports that many transfers are made within five to seven days, depending on your existing registrar and the criteria.

How to Transfer Your Domain Away from HostOnce

When you wish to transfer your domain to a different registrar, make sure that you meet the transfer prerequisites first.

• Go into your HostOnce account.
• Go to the management section of the domain. Choose which domain name you will transfer.

• Find out the current status of your domain. See whether the transfer is possible.
• See if there are transfer lock or authorization code options available on the page.
• Follow the guidelines regarding unlocking the domain name and getting an authorization code, if necessary.
• Initiate the process by using a new registrar.
• Accept any confirmation notifications. Wait until your domain is transferred.

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