Domains Guides
Register, transfer, renew and manage domains, nameservers and WHOIS details with FimuroHost.
All Domains Articles
25 articles
Update Domain Contact (WHOIS) Details and the Change of Registrant Lock
How to edit the registrant, admin, tech and billing contacts for your domain, why changing the owner name or email triggers a confirmation and a 60-day transfer lock, and how to avoid it.
Domain Status Codes Explained (clientTransferProhibited, serverHold and More)
What the EPP status codes in a domain lookup mean, which ones are normal, which ones need action, and what to do if you see clientHold, serverHold or redemptionPeriod.
Check a Domain’s Expiry Date, Registrar and Status with a WHOIS or RDAP Lookup
Use the ICANN lookup tool or the command line to see any domain’s expiry date, registrar, nameservers and status codes, and learn why RDAP has replaced classic WHOIS.
How to Protect Your Domain from Hijacking and Unauthorised Transfers
Practical steps to keep your domain safe: registrar lock, strong password and two-factor login, a secure contact email, phishing awareness, and what to do if something looks wrong.
Move a Domain to Another FimuroHost Account (Internal Push)
How to move a domain between two FimuroHost client accounts, for example when selling a business or handing a site to a client, and how it differs from a registrar transfer.
How to Transfer a Domain to FimuroHost: Complete Checklist
Everything you need to move a domain from another registrar to FimuroHost: unlocking, the EPP code, the 60-day rule, what it costs, how long it takes and how to avoid downtime.
The 60-Day Domain Transfer Lock Explained
Why a domain cannot be moved to another registrar within 60 days of registration, a transfer or an owner change, how to check when the lock ends, and what you can do meanwhile.
Domain Transfer Stuck or Failed? Transfer Status and Common Fixes
How to follow a domain transfer to FimuroHost, what each stage means, and how to fix the usual failures: wrong EPP code, domain locked, 60-day lock, expired domain or no approval.
How to Transfer a Domain Away from FimuroHost (Get Your EPP Code)
Your domain is yours to move. How to unlock it, get the EPP code from the client area, start the transfer at the new registrar and keep your website running while it moves.
Change Nameservers for a Domain Registered with FimuroHost (Client Area)
How to set default or custom nameservers for your domain in the FimuroHost client area, which values to use for each hosting type, and how to avoid losing email or DNS records.
Point a Domain Registered Elsewhere to FimuroHost Hosting
Keep your domain at its current registrar and use it with FimuroHost hosting, either by changing nameservers or by adding A and MX records. Includes steps, values and common mistakes.
How to Register Private (Child) Nameservers for Your Domain
Create branded nameservers such as ns1.yourdomain.com for a VPS or your own DNS server. What glue records are, how to register them in the client area and how to use them.
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