Domain Management Made Simple - Beginner's Guide

A Guide to Domains: Managing Your Domain Like a Pro 🚀

You’ve got your perfect domain—now what? 🤔 In this final lesson, we’ll walk you through how to update your domain settings, manage DNS records, and keep your domain working smoothly for your business.

We’ll cover:

✅ How to update your domain’s DNS settings
✅ The role of A records, CNAMEs, and MX records
✅ Setting up subdomains & forwarding options
✅ What to do if DNS changes don’t take effect right away

We’ll break down a real example using GoDaddy’s DNS Manager, so you’ll know exactly where to go and what to do when managing your domain. Whether you’re connecting a website, setting up email, or making updates, you’ll be ready to handle it with confidence. 💪

By the end, you’ll understand how your domain talks to the rest of the internet—and what steps to take moving forward! Ready? Let’s do this. 🚀

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:31 - Course recap
01:21 - Using GoDaddy's DNS Manager to update your settings (demo)
01:54 - How the A record works with your domain
02:22 - How the CNAME record works with your domain
02:40 - Forwarding your domain
02:56 - How the MX record works with your domain
03:13 - SPF, DKIM, and DMARC entries
03:26 - How long does it take for DNS settings to take effect?
03:50 - Closing and next steps

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