When you have your own domain name, someone has to manage the mapping of the name (i.e. yourdomain.com) to it's numerical address on the Internet (i.e. 10.20.159.3) and tell the Internet what machine(s) will be handling the email for that domain (the "MX" records). This is like publishing the address for your name in a phone book. It is typically easiest if your web hosting company, i.e. LuxSci, manages this mapping.

LuxSci must manage the DNS settings for all domains used for web hosting. This permits us to seamlessly update the IP addresses of our servers should the need arise without having to contact or coordinate with you. This requirement is for your protection.

For domains used only for email services, you have the option of managing your own DNS setting. If you wish to manage your own DNS settings, check the "I want to manage my own DNS" check box in the order form. This choice implies that you have your own DNS servers where you can configure the MX records for your domain(s). If you are not sure about this, then leave this box unchecked and we will take care of it (manage the DNS) for you.

LuxSci charges $2.00/month or $17.50/year per domain for DNS services. This includes complete DNS services and a backup email spool (backup MX record). We will also make any DNS changes and updates that you may require. Clients may also, upon request, have individual access to our DNS portal where they can edit all of their DNS and registry settings and configure dynamic DNS.

Once you have signed up for DNS services, you should make sure that the DNS servers configured for your domain are (only): ns1.easydns.com, ns2.easydns.com, remote1.easydns.com, and remote2.easydns.com. This can be setup in your domain registrar's web site. If you have registered your domain though LuxSci, we take care of this for you.

No static IP address? With dynamic DNS services you can map your domain names or subdomain names to servers connected via DSL, cable modem, or any other service that does not provide you with a static IP address.

Dynamic DNS is the term used to describe the process by which users operating computers on the Internet may map a domain name to their system even if it does not reside on a static IP address. Many cable and DSL providers change their subscribers' IP address periodically or assign a different one to their subscribers' computers each time they connect. Dynamic DNS enables users to operate Internet services such as web, email or chat servers on their home computers even if this IP address changes.

You can use dynamic DNS client software (installed on your computer) to update the IP address of your computers/servers each time you log on to your provider while getting the reliability of our dispersed network of name servers (multiple name servers deployed over different network backbones) and the added safety of our backup mail server.

We fully support the addition of Sender Policy Framework (SPF) records to your DNS. SPF is a way to specify in DNS exactly which servers are allowed to send email for a domain; email recipients can use this information to determine if an email message is forged and thus Spam. You can read more about SPF here.

If you have not yet registered (i.e. purchased) your domain(s), LuxSci can do it for you. This is inexpensive and fast -- read all about our domain registration services.