This guide shows you how to create and manage subdomains through your hosting control panel. You will learn how to set up a subdomain, point it to a specific directory, and manage or remove subdomains as your site evolves.

This guide shows you how to add an addon domain to your HOSTDOG hosting account so you can run an entirely separate website — with its own files, databases, and email addresses — without needing a second hosting plan.

This article explains what DNS is, how the lookup process works, what the most common DNS record types do, and how DNS propagation affects your website. Whether you are setting up a new domain or troubleshooting an issue, this knowledge gives you the foundation you need.

Generic top-level domains (gTLDs) such as .com, .net, and .org are managed by ICANN-accredited registrars. HOSTDOG is an accredited registrar and submits your contact details to the relevant registry when you register a domain. This article explains what information you must provide, what happens to it, and how to avoid registration errors.

Unlike standard gTLD transfers (.com, .net, .org), a .gr domain transfer does not use an EPP auth code. Instead, the transfer is processed through the EETT (Hellenic Telecommunications & Post Commission) registry. This guide walks you through each step — from preparing at your current registrar to completing the transfer at HOSTDOG.

This guide walks you through the entire process of transferring a domain away from HOSTDOG — from unlocking the domain and getting your auth code, to completing the transfer with your new registrar. The process varies slightly depending on whether you have a generic TLD (.com, .net, .eu) or a .gr domain.

HOSTDOG sends renewal reminder emails before your domain expires. You can renew manually at any time or set up automatic renewal so you never have to think about it. This guide covers both options and explains what happens if a domain does expire.

In this guide you will learn how to search for and register a domain name through your HOSTDOG account. The entire process takes just a few minutes.

To register a domain you need:

This guide shows you how to obtain the auth code (EPP code) for a domain registered at HOSTDOG. The process takes just a few steps through your Client Area and gives you the code you need to initiate a domain transfer to another registrar.

This guide covers practical strategies for choosing the right domain name — from length and memorability to TLD selection and availability checking. Whether you are launching a personal project or a business, these tips help you pick a domain you will be happy with for years to come.