Speed and reliability are key factors for user satisfaction with online services. One of the fundamental elements of network functionality is the DNS (Domain Name System), which translates domain names into IP addresses. Anycast technologyContinue reading
Category: DNS
Free SSL certificates at smarthost.eu and DNS zone at a third-party provider
On our hosting platform, SSL certificates are issued automatically when the domain is attached as well as renewed automatically before the expiration period (free certificates are issued for 3 months and our system makes sureContinue reading
Generating DNSSEC keys in cPanel
Having a domain delegated to our DNS servers, the keys can be generated in the cPanel hosting panel. The keys should be configured according to the parameters that are supported by the domain registrar. HowContinue reading
SPF – How to add a new record
The SPF mechanism was explained in other article about spf and dkim protection. In this guide we will show you how to add a new SPF record. Adding SPF through”Email Deliverability” 1. First, navigate toContinue reading
SPF and DKIM – spam protection
There are various methods to protect against spam and phishing, among which SPF and DKIM are the most popular. What exactly are these mechanisms? You’ll find out in the following post. Before we start describingContinue reading
SPF – what is the difference between ~all and -all?
SPF is a very important tool for preventing unauthorized email sending, which was described in this article: SPF and DKIM – spam protection This article presents a rather significant difference in the settings of thisContinue reading
MX record configuration (mail handling)
The MX record is responsible for mail handling. If you want to separate the web service and mail handling, you should configure the records in the following way, depending on the variant: (wherever your-domain.eu wasContinue reading
How to verify domain ownership using DNS records for Google Search Console and MailerLite?
When using online tools such as Google Search Console or MailerLite, it is often necessary to verify domain ownership. This is typically done by adding or editing DNS records such as TXT, SPF, or CNAME.Continue reading
SPF mechanism for mail redirection (forward), i.e. SRS on Smarthost.eu servers
What is SPF protection and how does it work? We assume that you already have a hosting with a cPanel management panel If you are faced with choosing a proven hosting, compare our packages. AllContinue reading
Configuring the TXT record for Google Analytics
Google Analytics, a tool for checking website statistics, requires domain verification to be able to use it. Is verification really necessary? It is through verification that Google checks domain ownership by adding the key obtainedContinue reading