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No, you do not need to make any changes to your website for DNS Anycast to work. DNS Anycast’s operating principle is not based on the structure or content of your website.

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Frequently asked questions about domains

What is a domain?

What does a domain do?

Who manages domains?

How much does a domain cost?

How long does it take to register a domain?

How long does it take until a domain is activated?

What name servers does Hostpoint use?

How do I transfer my domain to Hostpoint?

How do I redirect my domain?

What is a subdomain?

How do I create and delete a subdomain?

Domain Shield

What is Domain Shield?

How do I order Domain Shield?

How do I cancel Domain Shield?

What is DNS Anycast and how does it work?

How can I activate DNS Anycast?

How do I know whether DNS Anycast is activated for my domain?

Do I need to make any changes to my website for DNS Anycast to work?

Does DNS Anycast make a big difference in terms of response time?

Does DNS Anycast also make my website faster?

Does DNS Anycast protect me against DDoS attacks?

Will DNS Anycast improve my search engine ranking (SEO)?

Does Hostpoint have to host my website for me to use DNS Anycast?

Domain loss protection

What is domain loss protection?

Do I still have to pay my invoice even if I have domain loss protection?

How does domain loss protection work?

How do I activate domain loss protection?

What domain extensions is loss protection available for?

Domain misuse protection

What is domain misuse protection?

How do I activate domain misuse protection?

What function do authorized persons serve in the domain misuse protection?

What types of changes does domain misuse protection protect against?

How many authorized persons must approve a change if I have domain misuse protection?

What is the difference between Domain Guard and Domain Guard Pro?

What is the contractual period for the domain misuse protection?

How much does the domain misuse protection cost?

How do I cancel a domain protected by the domain misuse protection?

Domain data protection

What is the domain trustee service?

What customer data is protected by the data protection trustee service?

How much does the data protection trustee service cost?

How do I activate the data protection trustee service?

What domain extensions is the data protection trustee service available for?

Do I remain the owner of the domain when I use the data protection trustee service?

What is the contractual period for the data protection trustee service?

How can I make a purchase offer for a domain to a domain owner who is using the data protection trustee service?

Will I receive correspondence sent to the data protection proxy?

Can an automatic response or out-of-office message reveal the identity of an e-mail recipient with domain data protection?

Can a mail delivery failed notification reveal the identity of an e-mail recipient with the data protection trustee service?

Domain administration

Where can I manage my domain?

Can I keep my domain registered with Hostpoint if I move my website and e-mails?

How can I pay the invoice for my domain?

Can I also register domains with other endings than .ch with Hostpoint?

Where can I see which domains are already registered with Hostpoint?

Domain transfer

Will Hostpoint take over the contract period of my domain?

Will my domain be available during the transfer process?

How long does the domain transfer take?

How much does it cost to transfer a domain?

What is a transfer code and what do I need it for?

Where do I find the transfer code for my domain?

Why can’t you handle the domain transfer for me?

How do I transfer my domain from Swizzonic to Hostpoint?

.swiss domain names

Can I register a .swiss domain as a private individual?

What conditions do I have to fulfill as a private individual to register a .swiss domain?

What is the advantage of a .swiss domain?

What names can I register with a .swiss domain?

How can I register generic terms with a .swiss domain?

Can I register geographic names with a .swiss domain?

How much does a .swiss domain cost?

What is the reason for the price difference between .ch and .swiss domains?

How do I register a .swiss domain with Hostpoint?

What conditions do legal entities have to fulfill to register a .swiss domain?

Is a domain allocated to the first applicant who requests it?

Can a registration application be rejected by OFCOM?

Can I lodge an appeal if I am not granted a .swiss domain?

Am I obliged to use a domain allocated to me?

Can OFCOM retract an allocated domain?

Can a .swiss domain be transferred to a different owner?

How can I register my company with the Trademark Clearinghouse?

.zuerich domain names

Who can register a .zuerich domain?

Can companies from outside the canton of Zurich register a .zuerich domain?

Can I register a .zuerich domain as a private individual?

What are the benefits of a .zuerich domain?

Why should I also register a .zuerich domain in addition to my regular domain?

How much does a .zuerich domain cost per year?

What domain names with the .zuerich extension can I register?

How can I register my company with the Trademark Clearinghouse?

Why .zuerich and not .zürich?

How long will it take for the .zuerich domain name to be registered?

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