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MX Record

Mail Exchange Record - a DNS record that specifies the mail server responsible for receiving email on behalf of a domain. MX Records include a priority value that determines which server to try first. Properly configured MX Records are essential for domain email functionality.

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ARIN

ARIN, or the American Registry for Internet Numbers, is a nonprofit organization that manages the distribution of Internet number resources, including IPv4 and IPv6 address space, and Autonomous Sy...

Propagation

The process by which DNS changes spread across the global network of DNS servers.

Inbound Sale

Inbound sale refers to a transaction where a potential buyer approaches you, the domain owner, expressing interest in purchasing a domain you own. Inbound sales are often the result of someone d...

Locking

A security feature that prevents unauthorized changes or transfers of a domain name.

Domain Propagation

The time it takes for DNS changes to a domain to be recognized across all internet servers globally.

Reverse Hijacking

Reverse Hijacking (also known as reverse domain name hijacking or RDNH) refers to an unethical and unjust action where a trademark owner attempts to secure a domain name by making false cybersquatt...