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Get your EPP code by logging into your current registrar, unlocking the domain, and requesting the authorization code. Disable WHOIS privacy first, it often blocks code delivery. EPP codes are required for registrar transfers but not account pushes.
CNAME records cannot exist at the root domain because they override MX and NS records, breaking email and DNS resolution. Use an A record with static IP, or set CNAME on www and redirect the root. NameSilo supports www redirect but not ALIAS records.
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ICANN mandates a 60-day transfer lock after registration, transfer, or WHOIS changes. No registrar can override it. Use account push to bypass the lock within the same registrar. Domains in clientHold status must resolve suspension before transferring.
You cannot buy a domain permanently. ICANN limits registrations to 10 years maximum. Register for the full term to lock in current pricing and protect against future price increases. Enable auto-renewal with prepaid account funds for seamless continuation.
Transfer domain ownership without changing registrars using an account push. Pushes are instant, free, require no EPP code, and bypass the 60-day ICANN lock. Both parties need accounts at the same registrar. Update WHOIS contact info after pushing.
Migrate web hosts without downtime by copying files first, testing via temporary URL, then updating your A record. Keep old hosting active during DNS propagation so visitors cached to either server see your working site. Lower TTL to 3600 before switching.
Premium domains are expensive because registries or private owners price them based on value. Aftermarket premiums usually renew at standard rates; registry premiums often have permanently elevated renewals. Registrars like NameSilo don't inflate these prices, they're set at the source.
Wildcard SSL certificates secure a root domain plus unlimited first-level subdomains (*.example.com) with one certificate. Use Wildcard for multiple subdomains, Multi-Domain SAN for different domains. NameSilo offers Wildcard SSL from $135/year.
DNS TTL determines how long records are cached. For stable sites, use 3600 seconds (1 hour) to 86400 seconds (24 hours). Lower to 3600 before migrations for faster propagation. NameSilo's minimum TTL is 3600, the optimal balance of speed and flexibility.
