1. Log in to your HostGator user portal 2. Click on Domains from the menu 3. Locate your domain name and go to the Domain Overview section 4. Locate the Name Server section 5. Select Manually set my name servers 6. Delete the old nameservers 7. Type or paste in the Skystra nameservers, each into its […]
Change nameservers at Bluehost
1. Log in to your Bluehost user portal 2. Click on Domains from the menu 3. Locate your domain name 4. Click on Name Servers 5. Select Use Custom Nameservers 6. Delete the old nameservers 7. Type or paste in the Skystra nameservers, each into its own field: 8. Click the Save button to apply changes […]
Change nameservers at GoDaddy
1. Log in to your GoDaddy domain portal 2. Click on your domain name 3. Locate the Additional Settings section 4. Click on Manage DNS 5. Locate the Nameservers section and click on Change 6. Select Enter my own nameservers (advanced) or I’ll use my own nameservers 7. Delete the old nameservers 8. Type or paste […]
Manage your domain name SPF record
SPF (Sender Policy Framework) is an email authentication system that uses DNS to check if a mail server is authorized to send emails from your domain name. Please note that domain names connected to your hosting control panel and pointed to our network via the Skystra nameservers and using our MX records will automatically have an SPF […]
Manage your domain name DMARC record
DMARC protects your domain from phishing and spam by ensuring only authenticated emails are delivered. Please note that domain names connected to your hosting control panel and pointed to our network via the Skystra nameservers and using our MX records will automatically have a DMARC record enabled. You do not need to perform the steps below. ⚠️ If […]
Manage DKIM record
DKIM, or DomainKeys Identified Mail, is a way to authenticate your email, ensuring it genuinely came from your domain and that email truly originates from you. Please note that domain names connected to your hosting control panel and pointed to our network via the Skystra nameservers and using our MX records will automatically have a DKIM record […]
Change your domain name contact information
The contact information on your domain name, also known as WHOIS or domain registrant information, includes your name, organization (if applicable), address, email, and phone number. To successfully change your domain’s contact information, check your domain meets the following requirements: ✔️ Your domain is active and not expired✔️ Your domain is older than 60 days✔️ […]
Cancel your domain name
To cancel a domain name registration held in your Skystra account, you simply need to disable auto-renewal and then it will cancel automatically at the end of its registration period. 1. Log in to your Skystra user portal 2. Click on Domains from the top menu 3. Find your domain name and click the 3 […]
Domain ID protection
What is ID protection? When you register a domain (like a .com or .net website), you’re required to provide personal contact information. This includes your name, address, phone number, and email. This information becomes part of a public database called WHOIS, which anyone can search. It’s like your digital fingerprint for your domain. Why should […]
Activate ID protection (domain privacy) on your domain name
ID protection, also known as domain privacy, hides your personal details from public domain records (e.g., WHOIS records), preventing your contact information from being displayed. This protects you from unsolicited contacts, spam, and fraud. You can activate ID protection on any domain name you have registered on your Skystra account. ⚠️ Note: Most domain extensions […]