Domain Names

  1. Why Do Name Server Changes on DomainsFoundry Take Up to 48 Hours to Take Effect?

    When you update the name servers for your domain through DomainsFoundry, you might notice that the changes are not immediately visible. This delay, known as DNS propagation, can take up to 48 hours. Understanding why this happens and knowing how to possibly speed up the process can help you manage your domain settings more effectively. Instant Changes at DomainsFoundry When you make a name server change on DomainsFoundry, the update is recorded instantly in our system. However, for the rest of the internet to recognise these changes, the information needs to be propagated to DNS servers worldwide. DNS Propagation Explained

  2. How to add a DMARC record to your domain

    What is DMARC? Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) is method to help authenticate emails you send from your domain names. When added to your domain a DMARC policy tells a receiving mail server how to act after receiving an email from an email address using your domain after it’s checked the SPF (Sender Policy Framework) and DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) records. DMARC records help reduce the chance of your domain being subjected to email spoofing, where a someone impersonates email you send by changing the from address to make it appear as if you sent an email. A

  6. WHOIS Data Verification Emails

    I received an email from asking to verify the accuracy of Whois data for my domain. What shall I do? What are these emails? You may receive emails from sales@domainsfoundry.co.uk with the subject line starting with “Reminder to verify the accuracy of Whois data for” followed by your domain name. These are legitimate emails from DomainsFoundry. They are automated reminders designed to help you keep your domain’s contact information current and accurate. Why do I receive these emails? These verification emails are required by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) for all domain registrations. This requirement helps maintain