Domain setup

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Mon Jan 29, 2001 5:21 am

I recently transferred my domain names from Namesecure to 000domains, upon hearing that they're what Keen prefers and recommends. This is what they say about the issue of domain redirection:Do you do forwarding/redirecting? I want to forward my domain name to my existing web page!:Currently we do not have a forwarding/redirecting service. You will need to use your hosting company's services. Using Domain Manager, change your name servers to the name servers of your existing web page's hosting company. Then, ask the hosting company to add your domain name to their name servers. You can also use free DNS services to create a DNS record and forward to a certain IP or web page, or free forwarding services for domain or email forwarding.Therefore, I'd like to do just that, and I need instructions. I own <A HREF="http://www.fishandworm.com" TARGET=_blank>www.fishandworm.com</A> and would like to set my domains up the way Keenspotters (and a few spacers) do. Right now I have a redirection- typing in "www.fishandworm.com" changes the address bar to <A HREF="http://www.fishandworm.keenspace.com." TARGET=_blank>www.fishandworm.keenspace.com.</A> Also, before I had the option to "lock" the domain name so that fishandworm.com stayed the same when you entered the address. Buuuut alas, you couldn't have sub-pages appear in the address bar by locking the name, such as fishandworm.com/links.htm. Instead you'd have to go to fishandworm.keenspace.com/links.htm.THEREFORE, I'd like to set it up so that I'm directly hosted (or whatever... I might be making no sense, please tell me) and that subpages can be accessed and viewed in the address bar. (And will stay in the address bar!)Yay... I sound like a freaking newbie. Well I guess I am in this area... Gav or Chris or somebody, please help me out! <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">------------------
-Ben LandisRead <A HREF="http://www.fishandworm.com" TARGET=_blank>Fish & Worm</A>!!!
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Gav · Post by **Gav** » Mon Jan 29, 2001 11:07 am

I think the above FAQ item (which, I have to admit, even confuses me a little!) simply means that if you have a website somewhere other than Keenspace, we won't host your domain name and direct it to some other site.If you want your domain name to point to your Keenspace site, just email Nate at <A HREF="mailto:nate@keenspace.com">nate@keenspace.com</A> .------------------
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Ben · Post by **Ben** » Fri Feb 16, 2001 2:22 am

Hey, Gav or anybody? I understand that you guys are really busy and all of that, with problems and other things... but I've emailed Nate two times so far, and I've received no response. This is becoming urgent- the original domain redirecting service (not the registeration) goes out on the 19th, I believe... If you don't set up the stuff quickly, I'll be in a dead end. Plus, right now F&W isn't accessible because the DNS settings point to an address which appears to have errors whenever anybody tries accessing <A HREF="http://www.fishandworm.com" TARGET=_blank>www.fishandworm.com</A> through any means.I'm really kinda begging now... that's kind of pathetic, I know it. But I desperately need help; if Nate won't assist me, than from anybody else? Please? <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">------------------
-Ben LandisRead <A HREF="http://www.fishandworm.com" TARGET=_blank>Fish & Worm</A>!!!
Visit <A HREF="http://www.spinspacegames.com" TARGET=_blank>SpinSpace Games</A>!!!

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Tue Feb 20, 2001 5:55 am

Err, just decided to push this topic up to the top... so Gav might see it. Thanks, Gav! <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">

Gav · Post by **Gav** » Wed Feb 21, 2001 2:17 am

Sorry, Ben. I'd do it myself, but Nate wrote a script to do it, and I don't know the right one to run yet, since I leave this particular task to him (we have to divide duties intelligently so we can get the most done). I've poked him several times in the ribs on this already. I'll try to remember to ask him how I can set it up myself tomorrow.------------------
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Darren "Gav" Bleuel
(Traveling)(<A HREF="http://www.nukees.com/" TARGET=_blank>Nukees</A>)

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Wed Feb 21, 2001 5:21 am

HOORAY! Nate fixed it!THREE CHEERS FOR KEEN!