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Domain Reseller - No payment method selected - Fix

The error message being reported is based on the following in the documentation... The link to the full documentation can be found here... https://support.brixly.uk/en/knowledgebase/article/how-do-i-sell-domain-names-through-whmcs To set a default...

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By Dennis Nind

June 29, 2023

How do I register a new domain with Brixly?

You can register new domain names from within the Brixly client area or by clicking  here .

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By Dennis Nind

June 29, 2023

What is the IPS Tag for UK transfers to Brixly?

What is an IPS Tag? An IPS Tag, also known as an Internet Provider Security Tag, is a unique identifier used by the UK domain registry (Nominet) to manage .uk domain names. This tag is used to associate a domain name with a specific domain registr...

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By Dennis Nind

June 29, 2023

How do I enable Cloudflare for my websites?

Step 1: Sign up for a Cloudflare Account Open your preferred web browser and navigate to the Cloudflare website (https://www.cloudflare.com). Click on the "Sign Up" button to create a new account. Follow the registration process, providing the req...

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By Dennis Nind

June 30, 2023

Domain Reseller Module - How do I sell domain names through WHMCS?

Overview As a Brixly Reseller customer, you can sell domain names through our automated API / module for WHMCS. This guide will step you through the process. Pre-Requisites WHMCS will need to be installed/configured ready for the domain reseller m...

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By Dennis Nind

June 30, 2023

How do I create custom nameservers?

Introduction:  If you are a reseller and would like to set up custom nameservers for your clients to use on their domains, this can be done free of charge.  All steps must be followed accordingly for any custom nameservers to be valid. Failure to ...

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By Dennis Nind

June 30, 2023

How to Direct a Domain to an External Web Service

When you need to use an external web service provider such as Weebly, Moonfruit, WIX, SquareSpace, or others, you'll need to configure your domain to point to that service. This guide will walk you through the process while ensuring that your emai...

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By Dennis Nind

June 30, 2023

Understanding Domain ID Protection: A Comprehensive Guide

Domain ID Protection is a service that hides your personal information from the public WHOIS database, which is a publicly accessible database that lists the owners of every domain name. This guide will help you understand how Domain ID Protection...

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By Dennis Nind

July 3, 2023

How to force www or non-www via your .htaccess file

Many customers request to force their site's www or non-www version to display in their visitor’s browser. For example, you can have www.example.com or example.com displayed in an address bar. While this difference won’t affect how visitors find y...

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By Dennis Nind

July 3, 2023

Which TLD's / Domains are included free of charge when I pay annually?

Selected services include a free domain name when paying annually. Please note that only the following TLDs are included free of charge... .co.uk .com Domain names are included free of charge on the basis that the domain is a 'new registration' or...

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By Dennis Nind

July 3, 2023

Speeding Up DNS Lookups Using Cloudflare or Google Public DNS Resolvers

DNS (Domain Name System) is a system that translates domain names, which are easy for humans to understand, into IP addresses, which are used by machines. When you use a DNS resolver like Cloudflare or Google Public DNS, you're changing your DNS "...

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By Dennis Nind

July 3, 2023

Registering a New Domain with Brixly

Registering a new domain name with Brixly is a simple and straightforward process. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to secure your online identity. Step 1: Check Domain Availability Before registering a domain, you need to chec...

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By Dennis Nind

July 3, 2023

How do I check what nameservers my domain is using?

There are a number of ways to check this, however, we find the most reliable to be a simple ‘whois’ check. The tool we use most commonly is… http://whois.domaintools.com/ Or, if you are using a Linux machine… yum install whois Then, you can run th...

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By Dennis Nind

July 3, 2023

What is the IPS Tag for UK transfers to Brixly?

The IPS tag for UK transfers to Brixly is... CLOUDNS

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By Dennis Nind

July 3, 2023

Where can I find your domain pricing?

Our domain registration and renewal pricing can be found here... https://client.brixly.uk/cart.php?a=add&domain=register

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By Dennis Nind

July 3, 2023

How do I flush my DNS Caches?

Flushing your computer's DNS cache can help resolve website browsing issues. This guide will show you how to do it on both Windows and macOS.   Understanding DNS Cache When DNS changes are made, they occur instantly on our nameservers. However, it...

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By Dennis Nind

July 3, 2023

How do I transfer my domain to Brixly?

Transferring your domain to Brixly can be a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to ensure a smooth transfer. Pre-Transfer Checklist Before initiating the transfer of a non-UK domain (e.g., .COM, .NET, .ORG...

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By Dennis Nind

September 20, 2023

How to check if your domain had 'propagated' following DNS changes

You have recently updated your domain name to use new DNS records, or have updated your nameservers entirely, then you can check the propagation status using the following website… https://www.whatsmydns.net/ DNS propagation nowadays is mostly gib...

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By Dennis Nind

July 5, 2023