Question 1

Is is-a-coder.in really 100% free forever?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

How do I connect my subdomain to GitHub Pages or Vercel?

Accepted Answer

Select 'CNAME' when submitting your subdomain request and enter your target (e.g. `yourusername.github.io` for GitHub Pages or `cname.vercel-dns.com` for Vercel). Once approved, open your hosting provider's Custom Domain settings, enter `yourname.is-a-coder.in`, and save. Free SSL certificates are automatically provisioned.

Question 3

What DNS record types are supported?

Accepted Answer

We support all major DNS records: CNAME (pointing to GitHub Pages, Vercel, Netlify, Render), A Records (IPv4 server addresses), AAAA Records (IPv6), and TXT Records (domain ownership verification for Google, Bing, etc.).

Question 4

How long does it take for a subdomain to be approved and go live?

Accepted Answer

Requests are processed rapidly through our Admin Control Center. Once approved, DNS records propagate globally across edge Anycast DNS networks within 2 to 10 minutes worldwide.

Question 5

Can I manage multiple subdomains under one account?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Each developer account can register up to 3 free active subdomains for their different projects, client portfolios, or open-source documentation sites.

Question 6

How do I update my destination or delete an existing subdomain?

Accepted Answer

You can log into your Developer Dashboard at any time to view all your registered subdomains, check their live status, and request destination target updates or record revocations.

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