Domain Names & DNS
What are the best DynDNS providers?
Dynamic DNS (DynDNS) services let you link a dynamic IP address to a domain name, even when that address changes regularly. They are especially useful when you don't have a fixed IP, for example on a residential connection or certain business plans. Dynamic DNS also lets you keep stable access to your services (server, NAS, router, VPN, etc.) via a domain name, without having to manually update the IP address. This guide presents the best free and paid alternatives to DynDNS, to help you choosePopularHow do I redirect my domain name to my Facebook page or another website?
You can redirect your domain name (e.g. mapetiteentreprise.re) to another website of your choice, such as your Facebook page. Unlike most hosting providers, the redirect works in both HTTP and HTTPS. Go to "My account" then "My domains" Click on the domain where you want to create a redirect In the "Manage" section on the left, click "DNS Zone Editor". In the "Add a new DNS record" section, click the "A" dropdown menu and choose "REDIRECT", enter your address inPopularWhat are Hodi's DNS servers?
When you already have your domain name and wish to keep it with your current registrar, you need to change the DNS servers of your domain so that you can use it on our infrastructure* : ns1.hodi.host ns2.hodi.host ns3.hodi.host If you are curious, you should know that these DNS servers are distributed across three different countries and operators for reasons of security, resilience and performance, namely there is one in Réunion, one in France and one in Germany. * We arePopularWhat is email address verification?
When you register or transfer a domain name, some registries (the organizations that manage domain names) require us to confirm that your email address is correct. Our domain name partner (GANDI) therefore automatically sends you an email titled "Verification of your email address". This email comes from the address noreply@domainnameverification.net. Here is the type of email you will receive: Hello, You are receiving this message because you are listed as the owner contact forPopularHow do I add a domain to my hosting?
First, register a new domain or transfer it to us. For your test environments, you can also choose a domain ending in preprod.hodi.cloud, for example mapetiteentreprise.preprod.hodi.cloud. If you would like to change your primary domain, you need to contact our technical support, as only they can make this change. With your Hodi hostPopularHow do I add a subdomain to my hosting?
You can create as many subdomains as you like on your hosting. Log in to your cPanel In the "Domains" section, choose "Domains" Click the "Create a New Domain" button Enter the subdomain you want to use: You can leave the directory cPanel suggests, which you'll be able to access via FTP, or customize it if needed. Go further:Some readersHow do I transfer a domain name, and how long does it take?
A domain name is a bit like a phone number: you can switch providers without losing it. This process happens in several steps, and Hodi is here to support you throughout. Warning: if your domain name was registered less than 60 days ago, you won't be able to transfer it. You can start the transfer at any time without waiting for the current expiry date, because the transfer adds one year of validity to your domain*: for example, if your current expiry date is 01/07/2030, the new expiry daSome readersHow do I edit the contact information for a domain name?
You can update the contact information for your domain names at any time, for example if there's an internal change within your organization. Log in to your client area In the "My account" menu, go to "Domain Names" Click the three dots at the end of the row for your domain name: Choose the "Edit Contact Information" option Edit the information you want to chanSome readersHow do I edit my DNS zone?
You can easily edit your DNS zone at any time. Go to "My account" then "My domains" Click on the domain whose DNS zone you want to edit In the "Manage" section on the left, click "DNS Zone Editor", make your changes or additions, then save. You can also import a zone file, which will replace your current records. Warning: any change to the DNS zone can cause an interruption to your services (website, email, etc.) in the event of an error or misconfiguration. ISome readersWhat does "Registration in progress" mean on my domain name?
A small number of registrars, particularly for the .MQ, .GP and .GF extensions, do not support automated domain name registration. As a result, we have to carry out this step manually after receiving your payment. However, don't worry: we generally process your request within 24 hours of receiving your payment. For the vast majority of extensions, such as .FR or .COM, registration is fully automated and takes place immediately after your payment is received.Some readersHow do I change the DNS servers for a domain name?
You can change your DNS servers at any time, for example if you want to use Cloudflare. Log in to your client area In the "My account" menu, go to "Domain Names" Click the three dots at the end of the row for your domain name: Choose the "Manage Nameservers" option Check the "Use custom nameservers (enter below)" box and enter the DNS servers you want: ![]Some readersConfigure Google Workspace, Office 365, Proton Mail, or Shopify for my domain
At Hodi, we provide a DNS zone editor that lets you quickly and easily configure Google Workspace, Office 365, Proton Mail, or Shopify for your domain, even if you have no technical skills. Access the DNS Zone Editor Go to "My account" then "My domains" Click on the relevant domain In the "Manage" section on the left, click "DNS Zone Editor" If no DNS zone exists yet On your first visit, there may not yet be a DNS zone for your domain. Several options are availableFew readersDomain Name Ownership Certificate: how to obtain it and what it's for
What is an ownership certificate? The domain name ownership certificate is an official document issued by Hodi SAS that certifies, as of the current date, who the registered holder of a domain name is. It includes the holder's contact details from the whois (registrar) databases, as well as the domain's creation and expiry dates. What is this certificate for? This document meets several administrative and business needs: Administrative procedures: proving ownership of a domain naFew readers
SSL & HTTPS
Where can I find the intermediate SSL certificate?
If you ordered an SSL certificate, you may need the intermediate SSL certificate when installing it. The root certificate is not normally required. The intermediate certificate depends on the type of certificate ordered: SSL certificate ordered Intermediate certificate Root certificate If needed, you can find the full list of intermediate and root certificates from our partner, DigiCert, on [their knowledge base](https://www.digicert.com/kb/digicert-root-certificatSome readersMy site shows "mixed content" or isn't "fully secure" after switching to HTTPS. Why?
What's happening Your site is indeed on HTTPS, but the browser shows a crossed-out padlock, a "not secure" warning, or a mixed content message. This means your page is loaded over HTTPS but still calls some resources — images, stylesheets, scripts, fonts, videos — via old HTTP addresses. The browser flags (and sometimes blocks) these unsecured elements, because they weaken the page's protection. In practical terms: the SSL certificate is working, the problem comes from the **contenFew readersWhat are the different types of SSL certificates?
There are several types of SSL certificates, including Domain Validated (DV) certificates, Organization Validated (OV) certificates, and Extended Validation (EV) certificates. DV certificates are the easiest to obtain and only verify domain ownership, while EV certificates offer the highest level of validation and display the organization's name in the browser's address bar.Few readersWhat is an SSL certificate?
|| An SSL certificate is a small data file that binds a cryptographic key to the details of an organization or individual. It is installed on a web server to secure communications between the server and users' web browsers. This creates a secure connection, preventing third parties from intercepting or altering sensitive data such as personal information or payment data.Few readersWho needs an SSL certificate?
SSL certificates are intended for anyone or any organization that has a website and wants to guarantee the confidentiality and integrity of the data exchanged with users. This includes businesses, online merchants, government sites, personal blogs, and any other website that handles sensitive information.Few readersWhat are the benefits of an SSL certificate?
The main benefits of an SSL certificate are as follows: Data Security: SSL certificates encrypt sensitive data such as payment information and passwords, preventing third parties from intercepting or altering data during transmission. User Trust: The presence of an SSL certificate on a website is indicated by a padlock icon in the browser's address bar, reassuring users about the site's security. Increase SEO rank: Search engines like Google favor secure websites, which canFew readersHow does an SSL certificate work?
When a user accesses a secure website via HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure), the web browser establishes a secure connection with the server using the SSL/TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocol. The server's SSL certificate is used to verify the server's identity and encrypt the data exchanged between the server and the browser.Few readers
Email & Messaging
How do I improve the deliverability of my emails?
DKIM, SPF, and DMARC: what are they? If your emails are landing in your recipients' spam folders, your deliverability may not be optimal, often due to a DKIM and/or SPF configuration issue. Two main mechanisms come into play to keep emails from being marked as spam: DKIM and SPF. These two mechanisms authenticate the server sending your emails and limit spoofing of your domains. Put simply, with DKIM and SPF, our mail server adds DNS-based authentication to every email you send,PopularHow do I create mailboxes or forwarders?
Our hosting plans let you create mailboxes using your domain name. For example, you can create a mailbox contact@mapetiteentreprise.re to replace mapetiteentreprise@monfournisseurdacces.fr. To create a new mailbox: Log in to your cPanel In the "Email" section, choose "Email Accounts" Click the "+ Create" button Enter the account name and its password: ![](https://hodi.host/images/kb/20_Screenshot-2023-01-17-at-21.34.PopularHow do I configure outgoing email filtering with SpamExperts?
Setting up SpamExperts to protect your organization's emails is not automatic. It requires several steps, which we detail below. It's important that you follow the steps correctly to make sure your emails are properly filtered by SpamExperts and delivered optimally to your recipients. If you use web hosting with Hodi, you don't need to do anything on your site, since we include outgoing filtering for free on all web hosting plans to protect you. 1. Log in to SpamExperts LogPopularWhat are the IMAP and SMTP servers?
Click here if you are looking for the SMTP settings to use for your website When you create an email account on cPanel, you can configure it on your usual email client with the following instructions: Outlook 2019 [iPhone / iPad](https://help.hodi.host/en/article/how-to-configure-your-mailbox-on-an-iphone-or-ipad-1llPopularHow do I set up my mailbox in Outlook 2019?
You can use Outlook 2019 to check your emails: Open Outlook 2019. Go to the menu File > Info > + Add Account. The Outlook welcome window appears. Enter your email address. Click Advanced options. Select the Let me set up my account manually option. Click Connect. The Choose Account Type window opens. Select IMAP in the Account Type field. In the Incoming mail section, in the Server field, enter "mail." followed by your doPopularHow do I configure calendars and address books?
The CalDAV (for calendars) and CardDAV (for address books) protocols are open standards that let you sync your events and address books across multiple devices. With these protocols, you can view, add, or edit an appointment or contact from your phone, computer, or webmail, and see the changes appear everywhere in real time. With cPanel, you can enable this synchronization for your email accounts using compatible applications such as iOS, macOS, and Thunderbird, or by adding plugins forPopularHow to create a signature on the webmail?
An email signature is a block of custom text located at the bottom of an email. The Webmail interface (cPanel > Tools > Email Section > Email Accounts > Check Email) does not have a setting to assign a signature to your email. You will need to configure signatures in the Webmail client you are using. Configure a signature in Roundcube To create a signature in the Roundcube Webmail client, follow these steps: LoPopularHow do I set up an automatic reply on my mailbox?
Our hosting plans let you set up automatic replies on your mailboxes. For example, you can create an automatic reply to indicate that you're out of office. To create an automatic reply: Log in to your cPanel In the "Email" section, choose "Autoresponders" Select a domain, then click "Add Auto Responder" Fill in: the reply interval for the email (0 if you want it to be immediate) the mailbox this automatic reply apSome readersWhat is email spoofing?
Email spoofing, or spoofing, is a fraudulent technique used to make an email appear to come from a legitimate address when it was in fact sent by a malicious third party. This type of attack is often used to: deceive the recipient, spread viruses or malicious links, or obtain confidential information (phishing), How can you tell if an email has been spoofed? Here are some signs to watch out for: The sender appears to be a legitimate address, but the content is strange or suspiSome readersHow do I set up my mailbox on an iPhone or an iPad?
You can use your iPhone or your iPad to check your emails. Here are the setup instructions: Open the Settings app and tap Mail. Tap Accounts. Tap Add Account > Other, then Add Mail Account. Enter your account details and tap Next: Name The name you want to display as the sender Email The full email address of your mailbox set up in cPanel Password The password you entered when setting up the mailbox in cPanel | DescriptionSome readersWhich SMTP Server Should I Use for My Site?
Click here if you're looking for the SMTP settings for your email software If you need to send emails from your site, you can use localhost or 127.0.0.1 on port 25 to send your emails, without authentication. If you use PHP, you can also use the mail() function directly. In both cases, make sure the sender address matches your domain name and actually existSome readersHow to configure anti-spam?
Spam filters allow you to sort or delete unwanted emails. Your hosting at Hodi uses SpamAssassin to analyze emails and assign a spam score based on certain characteristics. antispam Configuration To access the configuration, log in to your cPanel then in the "Email" section, choose "Spam Filters" Check the "Some readersHow to prevent spoofing of your domain name?
Domain spoofing is a technique used by cybercriminals to send emails pretending to be from legitimate domains. Implementing protocols such as SPF and DMARC helps protect your domain against this threat. First of all, we invite you to consult the guide "How to improve the deliverability of your emails?" which will help you learn more, and will allow you to verify that your legitimate emailsSome readersHow do I remove an email from the Spam folder?
To remove a message from spam, follow these steps: Log in to your webmail. Open the "Spam" folder. Click the email in question. In the top right, click the "Not Spam" button. The message will then be removed from spam and moved back to your inbox. What happens after clicking "Not Spam"? By clicking "Not Spam", you tell the anti-spam filter that this message is legitimate. The filter then learns that future emails from this address should not be treated as spam, which improSome readersSplit delivery: combining Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace with Hodi mailboxes
In brief Split delivery lets you host some of a domain's email addresses on Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and the rest with Hodi — all on the same domain name (for example @your-company.re). Your users see no difference: the same @your-company.re address, whether it is hosted on Microsoft, Google or Hodi. Why use it? The benefit: cut your costs Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace licences are billed per mailbox, per month. Yet not all of your addresses neFew readersHow can SpamExperts help secure my emails?
|| SpamExperts is an advanced email filtering solution designed to protect your email infrastructure against spam, viruses, phishing, and other online threats. Here are some of the key features of SpamExperts: Advanced email filtering: SpamExperts uses a combination of advanced filtering techniques, including heuristic analysis, blacklists and whitelists, and machine learning to detect and block unwanted emails. Phishing protection: SpamExperFew readersHow do I integrate SpamExperts into my existing email infrastructure?
Integrating Spamexperts into your existing email infrastructure is simple and fast. Here are the general steps to set up Spamexperts: DNS Configuration: You need to configure the appropriate DNS records to redirect incoming email traffic to Spamexperts' filtering servers. Mail Server Setup: You need to configure your mail server to relay email traffic filtered by Spamexperts. Service Activation: Once the DNS and server configuratioFew readersWhat is an outgoing email, and why is it important to secure it?
|| An outgoing email is an electronic message that you send from your own email address to one or more external email addresses. Securing outgoing emails is just as important as securing incoming emails, for several reasons: Protecting your domain's reputation: Unsecured outgoing emails, such as those sent in bulk or containing suspicious links, can be flagged as spam by email providers, which can harm your domain's reputation and lead to blocks by certain recipients. **Preventing accoFew readersWhat is an incoming email, and why is it important to secure it?
|| An incoming email is an electronic message sent to your email address from an external sender. Securing incoming emails is essential for several reasons: Protection against spam: Incoming emails can be targets for spam, which can be not only annoying but also dangerous if it contains malicious links or malware. Detecting phishing attempts: Incoming emails can be used for phishing attempts, where cybercriminals try to deceive you into providing sensitive information such as passwFew readers