Can I change my Primary Domain Name on my Account? DETAILS: You can change your primary domain name associated with your service by submitting a support request via the AccountCenter. Please include the new domain name and state that you have reviewed the info in this KB article. Please make note of the following points: 1. If you are changin ... Applies To: All Service Types

Managing reverse DNS records for your server Your server has a default Reverse DNS record set up which points to the primary domain of your service. If you change your primary domain or wish to have a different domain for your Reverse DNS, you may use the tool available to you in your AccountCenter's WebControl. The terms PTR Record and R ... Applies To: All (dv)

(dv) HOWTO: Setting Up Private Name Servers This article explains how to use your Plesk (dv) Dedicated-Virtual Server as an authoritative Name Server using one or two domains. WARNING: Unsupported Article The methods described in this article are to be attempted by ADVANCED USERS ONLY. The steps to upgrade your server to a different v ... Applies To: All (dv)

(dv) Adding a New Domain to your Server This guide will show you how to add a domain for your (dv) Dedicated-Virtual. This method can also be used to add a sub-domain if needed. Add Domain within the AccountCenter In order for your newly added domain to resolve correctly you must also add a zone file for your new domain. This zone ... Applies To: (dpv) Nitro, All (dv)

How can I receive my domain's auth code? The following article will show you how to email your domain's authorization code to the admin contact for your domain.You will only have this option if the domain is registered with (mt) Media Temple. NOTE: You only need your authorization code if you are transferring your domain away from ... Applies To: All Service Types

Domain registration information The information in this article is specific to (mt) Media Temple's domain registration service. If you have registered your domain with another company, please consult your specific registrar's website. DETAILS: Fees: First domain - (mt) Media Temple allows new and existing clients to regist ... Applies To: All Service Types

Why is my domain not showing up yet? A small introduction to DNS and Name Servers and how they work. DETAILS: The Domain Name System (DNS) is the mechanism that translates Internet domain names preferred by users, such as example.com, into IP addresses used by computers, such as 10.0.0.1. This translation is required because the ... Applies To: All Service Types

How do I transfer the registration of my domain name to (mt) Media Temple? This article will provide the instructions to initiate a domain transfer for the registration of your domain. STOP: Domain transfers involve third parties with their own requirements outside of (mt) Media Temple. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE PROCEEDING. Once you have read the ... Applies To: All Service Types

What are my options for managing DNS on the (dv)/(dpv)? The (dv) Dedicated-Virtual Server and (dpv) Nitro hosting products include the option to manage DNS within your server instance in place of the default DNS controls available within the (mt) AccountCenter. This article explains the scope and usage of this functionality. NOTE: Text in this col ... Applies To: All (dv)

How can I change the DNS records for a domain I registered/host with (mt) Media Temple? You can easily edit the zone file for your domain in our AccountCenter. This zone file houses information about your domain, including what IP address maps to various aspects of your domain, such as subdomains and mail services. UPDATE: As of June 1, 2009 you can now edit the 'A' record for ... Applies To: All Service Types

Understanding TTL (time-to-live) What is TTL or Time to Live? TTL, or Time-to-Live, is the length of time for when a zone file is set to expire. This is usually expressed in number of seconds. If you ask your local DNS server (usually provided by your ISP) for an Internet address, the server will figure out where to find an au ... Applies To: All Service Types

DNS Explained DETAILS: Domain Name: A domain name usually consists of two or more parts (technically labels), separated by dots. For example mediatemple.net. The rightmost label conveys the top-level domain. Each label to the left specifies a subdivision or subdomain of the domain above it. Note that "sub ... Applies To: All Service Types

Changing your domain's name servers, domain lock status, and modifying your Whois info. Quick step-by-step walk-through on modifying your name servers and WHOIS info in the (mt) Media Temple AccountCenter. DETAILS: First you will want to login to the AccountCenter. From the 'DOMAINS' menu select the domain you would like to edit. On this page (near the bottom of the page if thi ... Applies To: All Service Types

(mt) Media Temple's DNS/Nameserver information This article is intended for customers who have previously registered their domain name with a third-party domain registrar, such as Network Solutions, and who need to use their domain name with a (mt) Media Temple hosting service. DETAILS: NOTE: Correct domain name modification/transfer ... Applies To: All Service Types

Important note regarding "domain forwarding/pointing" This is an important note regarding the "domain forwarding" feature offered by register.com DETAILS: Many common domain registrars offer a service called "domain forwarding", or "domain pointing". Using this feature usually involves inputting the "IP address" of your hosting service so that y ... Applies To: All Service Types

Performing a WHOIS search A WHOIS search will provide information regarding a domain name, such as mt-example.com. It may include information, such as domain ownership, where and when registered, expiration date, and the nameservers assigned to the domain. There are many free websites that will allow you to perform a WH ... Applies To: All Service Types

Understanding the dig command The command dig is a tool for querying DNS nameservers for information about host addresses, mail exchanges, nameservers, and related information. This tool can be used from any Linux (Unix) or Macintosh OS X operating system. The most typical use of dig is to simply query a single host. Run t ... Applies To: All Service Types