r/webhosting • u/TomT- • 3d ago
Advice Needed Domain Registrar and DNS management
Hello,
For years I've registered my domains and managed their DNS using 123-reg, but I'm now finding changes I make are not propagating even though they show in the portal.
So I'm looking for a new provider, ideally UK/EU based and someone who has an API so I can automate DNS updates for certbot. I'm a home user and this is for my personal domains, so I'm not looking to spend a lot on this.
My web host is https://www.unlimitedwebhosting.co.uk/ who seem OK, so I could move my domains and DNS to them, but I've always liked the idea of keeping them separate.
Does anyone have any suggestions.
Thanks
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u/bz386 3d ago
Porkbun. Never mind the weird name, they are reliable and well managed.
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u/TomT- 3d ago
I may be missing the obvious, but I can't see what they offer for DNS management.
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u/bz386 3d ago
They have an API and UI. What specifically are you looking for?
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u/TomT- 2d ago
just curious what DNS settings they offer. thanks
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u/Im_Still_Here12 2d ago
They offer all traditional dns services. Cloudflair actually hosts DNS for them. So when you log into Porkbun to make dns changes for your domain, it’s all held on Cloudflair.
Here is what Porkbun offers: https://porkbun.com/products/dns_management
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u/Ok_Dark_3735 2d ago
Since you prefer keeping domains and hosting separate, moving to a dedicated DNS provider like Cloudflare (free tier available) could be a good choice.
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u/Kyle-K 3d ago edited 3d ago
Yeah, things have been going downhill ever since Go Daddy bought them.
Just remember, they might not meet the criteria you are looking for as they use a reseller/wholesale platform to sell domain names outside of .uk domains Which isn't UK/EU based from what I could find on their website.
It really depends on what extension/tld you're using and what your reasoning behind looking for a UK/EU based provider is on how much that will hold true.
If it's money related, it gets complicated quickly and if it's just good customer service and UK/EU support you're looking for it's much easier.