Domain Names & DNS
Registering domains and configuring DNS records.
- Can I use my own Cloudflare account?Yes, you will need to configure your account exactly as below: Add the following DNS records: Host Type Value Cloudflare Proxy Enabled @ CNAME [PROVIDED
- Can I use my own non-Cloudflare DNS provider?Yes, you will need to notify us that you would like to use your own DNS provider, we will then guide you through the setup process to configure this. The
- How do I add DNS records?If your DNS is managed by us, you can manage your DNS records within your My.UmbHost account. Head to the DNS page from your Dashboard, click on the
- I cannot see DNS/CDN management in my sub user accountFor security account sub users are not automatically granted access to see the service owners DNS/CDN management. If you wish to share your DNS/CDN
- My .dev domain isn't resolvingIf you are using a .dev domain, we need to make a few changes to your hosting space to allow this to work correctly. We handle all of the configuration by
- What are your nameservers?The UmbHost UmbSmall, UmbOne, UmbTen, UmbTwenty and UmbLimited nameservers will be provided in your "New Account Information" email, alternatively, you
- What CAA records do you require?If you are using your own DNS service and wish to use our hosting as we use Cloudflare you will need to ensure the below CAA records have been added
- What is a nameserver?A nameserver manages a directory of domains that match specific IP addresses, like a phonebook: with names and numbers. It is where the DNS server records
- What is your Nominet TAG?When you wish to transfer your Nominet domain name (.UK, .CO.UK, .ORG.UK, .ME.UK) you will need to change your domain to use our TAG, this is: UMBHOST