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How to Use WHOIS Privacy for GDPR Compliance

Learn how agencies can handle domain registrations for EU clients, protect registrant data with WHOIS privacy, and avoid common ownership mistakes.

Sep 23, 2026·4 min read

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Domain Name Search

The Difference Between Domain Renewal and Hosting Billing

Domain renewals and hosting bills run on separate schedules. Learn why paying for one does not renew the other and how to avoid unexpected downtime.

Sep 23, 2026·4 min read

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How to Authenticate Third-Party SMTP Services via DNS

Authenticate Mailgun (TXT-based SPF/DKIM, optional MX/CNAME) or SendGrid (CNAME-based, typically 3 records) via NameSilo's DNS Manager. Always use a dedicated subdomain like mg.yourbrand.com, never your root domain, and never replace your existing MX records, which would break normal incoming corporate email.

Sep 10, 2026·3 min read

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Websites & Hosting

Troubleshooting cURL Error 28: Connection Timed Out

Learn how to troubleshoot cURL error 28 in WordPress by checking external services, plugins, PHP settings, and server-side connection issues.

Sep 10, 2026·3 min read

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Websites & Hosting

How to Defend Against DDoS Attacks Using cPanel Rate Limiting

Learn how to mitigate Layer 7 DDoS attacks using cPanel access logs, IP Blocker, application rate limiting, and external edge protection.

Sep 10, 2026·4 min read

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Domain Name Search

Understanding gTLDs vs. ccTLDs vs. nTLDs

Learn the differences between gTLDs, ccTLDs, gccTLDs, and new TLDs, including how they affect branding, availability, geography, and SEO.

Sep 10, 2026·3 min read

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Domain Name Search

How Domain Name Length Affects Traffic and Value

Learn why shorter domain names can be more memorable and valuable, attract direct traffic, and reduce spelling and mobile typing friction.

Sep 10, 2026·3 min read

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Websites & Hosting

How to Fix "cPanel AutoSSL Verification Failed" Errors

Fix AutoSSL DCV failures by confirming your domain points to your hosting IP or NameSilo's hosting nameservers (ns1.hostsilo.com, ns2.hostsilo.com), deleting any conflicting self-signed certificate in SSL/TLS, then re-running AutoSSL. Free AutoSSL is included on Turbo hosting only; paid SSL is available for other plans.

Sep 9, 2026·4 min read