Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know, without the jargon.

If you need to cancel, head to your Websites page and click Settings on the website you want to cancel. You'll find a subscription management section with an End Subscription & Remove Site button.

Your website won't disappear straight away — it'll be scheduled for removal at the end of your current billing period. Changed your mind before then? Just click Undo End Subscription and everything carries on as normal.

We'd hate to see you go, but we won't make it difficult. If there's something we could do better, let us know — we genuinely want to hear it.

DNS records tell the internet where to send visitors, emails, and other traffic for your domain. Think of them as a phonebook entry — they match your domain name to the right server address.

If your domain is registered through TecNut and connected to a TecNut website, you probably don't need to change anything — we set it up for you.

You might need to edit DNS records if you want to:

  • Verify your domain with Google, Facebook, or another service (they'll ask you to add a TXT record)
  • Set up email with an external provider like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 (you'll need MX records)
  • Point a subdomain somewhere specific (like blog.yourdomain.com)

You can manage DNS records from your domain's management page — click Manage on the domain, then look for the DNS link. If your domain is external (registered elsewhere), you'll need to manage DNS at your current registrar instead.

Not sure what to change? Open a support ticket with the details of what you're trying to set up and we'll help you get it right.

Search for a similar type of business, which you can customise to your business. Alternatively, let us know and we will create a new business type for you - simply fill in the contact form and we'll mail you as soon as it's live.

Yes, you can do this at any time through your user dashboard. You can change from a single page to a multipage site, or vice versa. You can also add any of the Tec Nut add-ons as they become available. 

No - you can try our platform for FREE. No credit card details required. If you're happy with your new website and you would like to keep it, you simply add your payment details and select pay monthly or annually. Payment is only taken when your trial period expires.

Please also check you junk or spam mail. If it's not there, please double check the spelling of your email address. If you've done this and still haven't received it, please send us a message on our contact page and we'll get back to you ASAP.

Alt tags, or alternative text, are important for web accessibility, providing a text alternative for screen readers. They also enhance SEO by helping search engines understand image content. Alt tags serve as a fallback description in case images don't load and aid browser compatibility. It's crucial to make alt text descriptive and relevant.

No, there will be no interruption to your website during platform updates. Platform updates are done via a zero down time update system.

Transferring a domain to TecNut is straightforward. Before you start, you'll need to do two things at your current registrar:

  1. Unlock your domain — turn off the transfer lock in your current registrar's settings
  2. Get your authorisation code (also called an EPP code or transfer key) — your current registrar can provide this

For .uk domains: You don't need an authorisation code. Instead, ask your current registrar to change your domain's IPS Tag to TUCOWS-CA.

Once you're ready, go to your Domains page and click Transfer In. Enter your domain name and authorisation code, set up payment, and we'll handle the rest. Transfers typically take 5-7 days.

Your website and email will usually stay working during the transfer — we preserve your existing nameservers and DNS records.

Head to your Settings page (click the gear icon in the dashboard navigation).

To change your email: Click Change Email, enter your new email address, and we'll send a verification code to the new address. Enter the code to confirm the change.

To change your password: Click Change Password, enter your current password and your new one (twice to confirm), then save. Your new password must be at least 8 characters.

You can also update your personal details (name, address, phone) and manage your payment cards from the same page.

No, there is no need as your site updates  dynamically with any of your changes. 

If a payment fails — usually because a card has expired or the bank declined the charge — here's what happens:

  • For website licences: Your website will be suspended (visitors won't be able to see it), but your content is safe and not deleted. We'll email you to let you know.
  • For domains: If auto-renewal fails, your domain won't renew. You'll get reminder emails, but if it expires your website will stop working at that address.

To fix it: Update your payment card. For suspended websites, go to your Websites page, click Settings, and use the Pay Now button to settle the outstanding amount. Your site will come back online straight away.

If you're having trouble, open a support ticket and we'll help sort it out.

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