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i've a domain from godaddy. im setting my home computer as a web server. at goddady, im suppose to submit 2 nameservers. where do i set the nameserver since i'm having my home com as a web server??
You'd have to read the terms of service--because you want to use your own domain name, as opposed to the free ones they give out, you might have to pay a fee.
When I self-hosted, I used no-ip.com free for several years, then used a domain name I registered through them (my site is on GoDaddy now), and had uniformly satisfactory service. Go for it. Self-hosting is a great learning experience.
You could also spring for a business account from your ISP, but that's likely $$$$$$ more than the route you are following.
In goddady, i realise there's a DNS manager. In it, there's a Zone FIle Editor which I'm able to input the A record. I've insert my home server as the A record so i'm waiting for an hour or so for my domain to active.
Btw I realise there's a CNAME, MX and many others. It has records in it. I suppose it's reading my old web hosting info which I subscribe with a shared hosting company? Since now I'm moving to my home server, what changes should I make for these CNAME, MX, etc..
Btw I realise there's a CNAME, MX and many others. It has records in it. I suppose it's reading my old web hosting info which I subscribe with a shared hosting company? Since now I'm moving to my home server, what changes should I make for these CNAME, MX, etc..
GoDaddy has excellent tech support. I'd suggest calling them. The two or three times I've had to call, I've gotten through quickly and the call has been fielded by competent techs.
Likely, you wouldn't have to any of that, but it will take a couple of hours for your new DNS to propagate.
Btw I realise there's a CNAME, MX and many others. It has records in it. I suppose it's reading my old web hosting info which I subscribe with a shared hosting company? Since now I'm moving to my home server, what changes should I make for these CNAME, MX, etc..
GoDaddy has excellent tech support. I'd suggest calling them. The two or three times I've had to call, I've gotten through quickly and the call has been fielded by competent techs.
Likely, you wouldn't have to any of that, but it will take a couple of hours for your new DNS to propagate.
Do you have a static IP with your internet provider? Most don't provide this unless you pay extra. If you don't have a static IP, then you will need to use a DNS service that allows for your IP to change easily. frankbell has mentioned good ones, but you may or may not have to pay for these services.
If you have a static IP, I would recommend just running your own DNS with BIND so you don't have to pay anyone.
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