I set up a domain name a few months ago for my wedding website, and after some effort, I finally got it to work with the website builder. However, when I tried to update it today, I noticed that while some devices could access the site, others showed a GoDaddy "buy this parked domain" page. Frustrated, I checked the DNS settings through my registrar, 123-reg, and saw that the 'A' record was set to 'Parked'. In a moment of frustration, I deleted that record, thinking it would resolve the GoDaddy issue, but now I'm receiving an SSL unrecognized name alert when I enter the URL. I really need some advice on how to fix this without making things worse!
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First off, take a deep breath and stop making any more changes for now. It sounds like you have a bit of a mix-up with the domain registration and web hosting. You bought your domain from 123-reg, but you might be hosting the site elsewhere. You should check with your web hosting service for the exact DNS records you need. They'll give you the precise configurations needed to point your domain correctly. If you've got conflicting records, that might explain why some devices show the correct site and others show the parked page. Just make sure you set your DNS records as instructed by your web host, and be patient—DNS changes can take some time to propagate across different devices and networks. If you’re unsure, reaching out to your web host's support team could save you a lot of headaches!
Thanks for the clarity! I did submit a ticket to my host asking for those records, and I’ll make sure to hold off on changes until I get their guidance. Appreciate the advice!