• Domain name terminology

    “A” record  This is used to point a domain to a specific IP address.   Administrative contact  The contact recorded on the name’s record who is responsible for the administration of the address.   ccTLD  Stands for country code Top Level Domain; e.g. .AU. These extensions, of which there are…

  • What is a WHOIS search?

    This article provides you with information regarding the WHOIS public database.     What is Whois Information and Why is it Valuable? Whois is a widely used Internet record listing that identifies who owns a domain and how to get in contact with them. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names…

  • What is domain parking?

    This article provides you with information regarding domain parking.     What is domain parking?   Put very simply, a parked domain (or parking a domain) is when you purchase a domain name such as myfuturesite.com but you don’t associate it with any web services like email or web hosting….

  • Change nameservers to set up Office 365

    This article provides you with steps to update your domain’s nameservers to point to Office 365   This article applies to to you if : You have your own domain and want to set it up to work with Office 365. You want Office 365 to manage your DNS records…

  • Domain Name Server (DNS) Management Guide

    This article will explain about Domain Name Servers and what they do. Why not read the handy guide that we have written about Domain Name Sever (DNS) Management? In it you will find all the information you need to understand what A records, CNAME, MX records and domain name servers…

  • Customer Zone: How to get domain’s Epp / Auth code

    This article provides you with the steps to get your EPP code for domain hosted locally.     Step 1- Login to your 1-grid Customer Zone   Go to https://1-grid.com/client/clientarea.php  Enter your  registered email address and password which was sent to your via email when signing up.       Step…

  • Should I register misspellings of my domain name?

    This article provides you wit some information regarding domain registrations.     The idea of registering misspellings of your domain name is to catch visitors who make a typo when they try to go to your website.     Traditionally, there are two routes people can take: They make a…

  • Domain Auto-Renewal Statuses: A Guide 

    At 1-grid, we understand how important it is to keep your domain and your online business safe and uninterrupted. That’s why all 1-grid domains come with a domain auto-renewal option, ensuring your website, email, and digital identity linked to your domain remain active without the risk of accidental expiry, making…

  • If 1-grid registers my domain name, who will the domain owner be?

    This article provides some clarity as to domain ownership if 1-grid registers a domain name on your behalf. Who is the domain name owner if 1-grid registers your domain name ? When you register a domain there are 3 parties involved. We’ve created an article that explains this depth and…

  • WSP: Resolving HTTP Error 403.0 – ModSecurity Action

    HTTP Error 403.0, often triggered by ModSecurity rules, can be a frustrating roadblock for website owners. ModSecurity is a powerful web application firewall designed to protect your web applications from various threats. However, it may sometimes block legitimate requests, causing the infamous Error 403.0. This article provides you with steps…