Transferred and Managed Domain with AWS Route 53

• Day: 2023-04-17
• Time: 13:05 to 13:25
• Project: Business
• Workspace: WP 2: Operational
• Status: Completed
• Priority: MEDIUM
• Assignee: Matías Nehuen Iglesias
• Tags: AWS, Route 53, Domain Management, Namecheap, DNS

Description

Session Goal: The session aimed to manage and transfer domain names using AWS Route 53, specifically focusing on domains purchased from Namecheap.

Key Activities:

• Explored methods to identify domain names linked to an AWS account through Route 53 hosted zones and AWS billing statements.
• Managed domain names purchased from Namecheap by configuring DNS settings using AWS Route 53.
• Executed steps to transfer a domain to AWS Route 53, including unlocking the domain, obtaining an authorization code, and considering potential downtime.
• Updated domain nameservers to AWS Route 53, providing detailed instructions on the necessary actions and expected propagation time.
• Provided alternative options for managing DNS records while keeping the domain registered at Namecheap.

Achievements:

• Successfully outlined and executed the process for transferring and managing domain names via AWS Route 53.
• Provided comprehensive guides for updating nameservers and managing DNS configurations.

Pending Tasks:

• Monitor the domain transfer process for any issues or downtime.
• Verify the DNS propagation post-nameserver update.

Evidence

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