Knowledgebase - Vivint Host

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Domains & DNS

How to manage and control your domain names with Vivint Host.

Domain Renewals & Expiry

How to Cancel a Domain Registration Understanding the Domain Lifecycle How to Renew a Domain Before Expiry How to Recover an Expired Domain

Domain Registration & Setup

How to Register a Domain with Vivint Host How to Purchase a Domain Name Domain Extensions Supported by Vivint Host How to Check Domain Availability and WHOIS Status How to Set Your Domain for Auto-Renewal How to Enable/Disable Domain Registrar Lock

Domain Transfers

How to Transfer a Domain to Vivint Host How to Unlock a Domain and Get an EPP Code How Long Does a Domain Transfer Take? How to Check Domain Transfer Status

Nameservers & DNS Basics

What Are Nameservers and How to Find Them? How to Change Nameservers at Vivint Host How to Set Up Private Nameservers How to Register Custom Nameservers Understanding DNS Propagation and How to Speed It Up

DNS Record Management

How to Create and Manage DNS Records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV) Difference Between CNAME and ALIAS Records How to Add a Subdomain in cPanel How to Set Up Domain Redirects (301, 302) How to Verify Domain Ownership with TXT Records How to Reset or Fix a Broken DNS Zone

Advanced DNS & Third-Party Services

How to Use DNSSEC for Enhanced Security How to Troubleshoot DNS Health Issues

SSL & Security

How to Install a Free Lifetime SSL Certificate How to Fix Mixed Content Warnings (WordPress, Joomla, etc.) How to Troubleshoot SSL Errors (Not Secure, Redirect Loops)