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# Managing Your Domains

Learn how to manage your registered domains, update nameservers, renew, and delete domains.

# Accessing Your Domains

  1. Sign in at domain.stackryze.com
  2. Click "My Domains" from the sidebar

You'll see all your registered domains with their current status, expiry date, and nameservers.

# Domain Overview

Each domain shows:

  • Domain Name - Your subdomain (e.g., yourname.indevs.in)
  • Status - Active, Expiring Soon, or Expired
  • Registered On - When you registered the domain
  • Expiry Date - When the domain expires
  • Registration Period - Current validity period (1 Year Fixed)
  • DNS Configuration - Current nameservers

Domain Detail Page
Domain Detail Page

# Updating Nameservers

To change your DNS provider:

# Step 1: Get Your New Nameservers

Set up your DNS provider first:

# Step 2: Update in Dashboard

  1. Go to My Domains
  2. Click the "Manage" button for your domain
  3. In the DNS Configuration section, click "Edit"
  4. Replace the default nameservers (ns1.stackryze.com, ns2.stackryze.com) with your new ones:
    • Primary Nameserver: ns1.example.com
    • Secondary Nameserver: ns2.example.com
  5. Click "Save"

# Step 3: Verify DNS Propagation

Check if your nameservers updated:

dig NS yourname.indevs.in

Or use online tools:

# Renewing Domains

Domains are valid for 1 year from registration.

# When Can I Renew?

  • Renewal opens 60 days before expiry
  • You'll receive email reminders at:
    • 60 days before expiry
    • 10 days before expiry

# How to Renew

  1. Go to My Domains
  2. Find your domain in the list
  3. Click the "Renew" button (green button on the right)
  4. Confirm renewal
  5. Expiry date extends by 1 year

Domain List with Renew Button
Domain List with Renew Button

Cannot Renew Message
Cannot Renew Message

# What If I Don't Renew?

Timeline What Happens
Day 0 Domain expires (status updates to "Expired" automatically)
Days 1-15 Grace period - domain still works, DNS remains active
Day 15 Domain is soft-deleted, DNS records removed
Days 15-22 Cooling-off period (7 days) - name cannot be registered by anyone
Day 22+ Name becomes available for registration again

# Deleting Domains

If you no longer need a domain, you can delete it from the Danger Zone.

# How to Delete

  1. Scroll to the "Danger Zone" section at the bottom
  2. Click "Delete Domain" button
  3. Confirm deletion

# Cooling-Off Period

After deletion:

  • 7-day cooling-off period begins immediately
  • Name cannot be registered by you or others during this time
  • Deletion is permanent - domains cannot be restored once deleted

# Domain Status Types

Status Description
Active Domain is working normally
Expiring Soon Less than 60 days until expiry
Expired Domain has expired but is in grace period (1-15 days)
Pending Deletion Scheduled for deletion
Deleted Removed from DNS (Cooling off for 7 days)
Pending DNS waiting for DNS records to be created (automatic retry)

# Activity History

Track all changes to your domains:

  1. Click "History" from the sidebar
  2. View complete audit log of:
    • Domain registrations
    • Nameserver updates
    • Renewals
    • Deletions and restorations
    • Login events

# Domain Limits & Quotas

# Default Limits

  • Domains per account: 5
  • Domain length: 3-63 characters
  • Nameservers required: Minimum 2
  • Renewal window: 60 days before expiry
  • Grace period: 15 days after expiry
  • Cooling-off period: 7 days after deletion

# Need More Domains?

Email [email protected] with:

  • Your GitHub username
  • Reason for increase
  • How many domains you need

We'll review and respond within 1-2 business days.

# Common Issues

# Nameservers Not Updating

Solution:

  1. Wait 5-10 minutes for propagation
  2. Clear DNS cache: sudo systemd-resolve --flush-caches (Linux)
  3. Verify nameservers are correct in dashboard
  4. Check with DNS Checker

# Domain Not Resolving

Solution:

  1. Verify nameservers in dashboard
  2. Check DNS records in your DNS provider
  3. Ensure DNS zone is configured correctly
  4. Wait up to 48 hours for global propagation

# Can't Renew Domain

Solution:

  • You can only renew 60 days before expiry
  • Check your domain's expiry date
  • If expired, check if it's in the 15-day grace period

# Accidentally Deleted Domain

Solution:

  1. Wait for the 7-day cooling-off period to complete
  2. Re-register the domain once it becomes available
  3. Note: Deletions are permanent and cannot be undone by support.

# Best Practices

# Regular Maintenance

  • Check your domains monthly
  • Set calendar reminders for renewal (60 days before expiry)
  • Keep your email updated for notifications
  • Monitor activity history for unauthorized changes

# DNS Configuration

  • Use a reliable DNS provider (Cloudflare recommended)
  • Configure proper DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT)
  • Test your domain after any changes
  • Keep nameservers backed up

# Security

  • Enable GitHub 2FA for account security
  • Review activity history regularly
  • Don't share account credentials
  • Report suspicious activity to [email protected]

# Need Help?

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