What is the difference between redirection and DNS change?
Redirection of a domain and a change of domain's DNS servers (a so-called change of delegation) are two different ways to change what is displayed at the Internet domain.
Redirection consists in indicating a different address of an existing website to be displayed at the given domain. This is the easiest option to change the content available at the domain because it does not require you to buy the hosting service or configure it. If you just want to direct the user to a web address, you can use the redirection service. However, redirection does not allow handling webmail or other services related to the domain.
How to redirect a domain to a different web address?
Changing DNS servers means transferring all control over the domain to designated computers on the Internet. These computers (DNS servers) return all the information about the domain configuration (the location of the website to be displayed, how the webmail is handled in the domain, etc.) to persons who want to visit the domain. This allows you to configure the domain according to your needs, however, it requires you to have a service that includes DNS servers. Usually, DNS servers are supplied by hosting providers, therefore directing a domain to DNS servers ensures that a website is displayed at the domain.
How to direct a domain to different DNS servers?
When registering a domain with Aftermarket.pl you get the possibility to use our DNS servers, which also allow you to configure your domain. If you haven't purchased a domain service for your domain, you can manage your domain's DNS entries, for example by selecting a server that handles the mail in the domain.
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