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MX Record

Mail Exchange Record - a DNS record that specifies the mail server responsible for receiving email on behalf of a domain. MX Records include a priority value that determines which server to try first. Properly configured MX Records are essential for domain email functionality.

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Landing Page

A single webpage designed for a specific purpose, such as collecting leads or providing information about a domain for sale.

CVCVC

A domain naming pattern consisting of Consonant-Vowel-Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (e.

EPP Code

A unique authorization code required to transfer a domain from one registrar to another, also called a transfer code.

Cease and Desist

A formal legal letter demanding that someone stop an allegedly illegal activity, such as using a trademarked term in a domain name.

Deleted Domain

A deleted domain is a domain name that was previously registered but has been released back into the pool of available domain names because the owner did not renew it before the expiry date. Her...

DNS Records

Configuration entries that tell DNS servers how to handle requests for a domain, including A, CNAME, MX, and TXT records.