Searching & Registering Domains

Your domain is your online address — the name people type to find your website. On Dadisiweb, you can search for any name to see if it’s available.

  • Type the domain name you want in the search bar (e.g., mybusiness.com).
  • If available, click Register to secure it.
  • If the name is taken, try alternatives (e.g., mybusinessonline.com).
  • Domain registration gives you exclusive rights to use that name online for a set period (usually 1 year).

Connecting Domains & Understanding DNS

DNS (Domain Name System) is like the internet’s phonebook. It tells browsers where to find your website, email, or other services. Each type of record has a specific role:

  • A Record: Connects your domain to your server’s IP. Example: @ → 192.168.67.89. Here, @ means the root domain (mybusiness.com).
  • CNAME Record: Points a subdomain to another domain. Example: www → mybusiness.on.dadisiweb.com. Visitors typing www.mybusiness.com reach your site.
  • MX Record: Determines where your emails go. Example: @ → mail.mybusiness.com priority 10. Emails sent to hello@mybusiness.com arrive at your mail server.
  • TXT Record: Used for verification and email security. Examples:
    • @ → "v=spf1 include:mail.dadisiweb.com ~all" (SPF)
    • @ → "google-site-verification=abcdef123456" (Site verification)
  • TTL (Time-to-Live): Determines how long browsers cache DNS info. Example: TTL 1800 → 30 minutes.

Managing DNS Records

You can add, edit, or remove DNS records directly in the dashboard. Every change is saved and synced immediately.

  • Add an A record for your domain: @ → 192.168.67.89
  • Add a CNAME for your subdomain: blog → mybusiness.on.dadisiweb.com
  • Add MX for email: @ → mail.mybusiness.com priority 10
  • Add TXT for SPF: @ → "v=spf1 include:mail.dadisiweb.com ~all"

SSL/TLS (Secure Website)

SSL encrypts the connection between your website and visitors. It protects passwords, forms, payments, and other data. Once your DNS points correctly to your site:

  • Status goes pending → issued → valid.
  • Once valid, your site automatically uses HTTPS (padlock icon in browsers).
  • Example: https://mybusiness.com is secured with SSL.

WHOIS & Privacy

WHOIS shows the public ownership details of your domain. Correct information ensures you maintain ownership.

  • Owner info: John Doe, +254712345678, email@example.com
  • Enable privacy protection to hide sensitive info from the public.
  • Always update WHOIS if your contact info changes to avoid losing your domain.

Domain Transfer & Lock

Domains can be moved to another registrar. You can lock them to prevent unauthorized transfers.

  • Lock domain: prevents anyone from transferring without your permission.
  • Transfer out example: Unlock domain and get EPP/Auth code → provide it to new registrar.
  • Track expiration and enable auto-renew to prevent downtime.