Knowledgebase : Domain Names
Changing DNS Records(3)
How do I change my MX Records
How do I point a parked domain at an external web server
Setting up MX Records for Google mail / G Suite
  


Domain has ClientHold status (suspended awaiting verification)
Domain registrant verification is needed for any generic top-level domains (like .com, .net, .org etc.). This is an ICANN-mandated process aimed at ensuring the listed registrant for such domain names is always contactable. A rough rule of thumb is tha...
Error while changing name servers on a .ie domain
Common errors found when changing name servers on a .ie domain are: _"Unable to update nameservers to IrelandDR. Response: (2102) Parameter value policy error. ns1.somenameserver.com is not authoritative for zone somedomain.ie. Updating technical domain...
How can I change my Control Panel Password
IF YOU HAVE THE CURRENT PASSWORD:- Log in to you Control Panel (https://cp.irishdomains.com Under "ACCOUNT", click on "ADMINS" - A list of admins will be displayed - select the "CHANGE PASSWORD" link for the admin you wish to change IF YOU DO...
How do I change Nameservers on my Domain ?
FOLLOWING DOMAIN MIGRATION TO OUR NEW PLATFORMS, NAME SERVER CHANGES CAN NO LONGER BE MADE WITHIN THE LEGACY CONTROL PANEL. NAMESERVER CHANGES CAN NOW BE MADE WITHIN YOUR MAIN ACCOUNT ON HTTPS://ID.IE ------------------------- Log onto your acc...
How do I move a domain onto my hosting account ?
When a domain name is registered at the same time as a web hosting account is purchased, the domain will usually be automatically attached to the hosting and will work almost immediately after registration completes. However, if you purchase hosting...
How do I point a domain in one account, to a hosting in a different account?
If you want to point a domain registered through one Irish Domains Account, to a hosting package in another Irish Domains account, you can do so as follows:- A. REMOVE THE DOMAIN FROM THE CURRENT SUBSCRIPTION THAT IT'S ON Almost all domains regis...
How do I set up hosting for my domain? (video)
How to update WHOIS information on a domain
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DOES NOT APPLY TO .IE DOMAINS AS .IE CHANGES NEED TO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND ACCEPTED BY THE IE DOMAIN REGISTRATION OFFICE. ------------------------- IMPORTANT: For ICANN regulated domains (.com, net, info, org, etc), ...
Pointing your domain at an external IP address (video)
Redirecting your domain to a different URL
Sometimes you may wish that a domain registered through Irish Domains redirects visitors to a different website. For example, you might wish that visitors to your domain acmewidgets.ie are instead brought to the website acmewidgets.com. There are a number...
Sales, Renewals & Billing
SINCE JULY 2021, ALL BILLING FUNCTIONS ARE NOW HANDLED THROUGH YOUR ACCOUNT ON HTTPS://ID.IE Login URL: https://id.ie/clientarea.php [1] Username: Administrator email address on existing legacy account Password: On first login, select the Forgot...
Setting up MX Records for Google mail / G Suite
Depending on the parking or hosting package that is running on your domain, the internal _QMAIL_ Mail Service may be installed on the domain. If _QMAIL_ is installed, it should be removed before new MX records are added to the domain. Removing Qmail w...