March 5, 2026
Complete Guide to Subdomain Setup
Set up a subdomain the safe way: choose the right record type, point it at the correct destination, verify propagation, and finish with HTTPS.
Read guideIndependent technical publication
Practical DNS guides for teams publishing under real hostnames.
and.guide publishes focused guides about subdomains, DNS, HTTPS, Cloudflare setup, and local-to-public workflows. A manual request flow exists, but the core surface is the guide library.
- Fifteen indexed guides centered on DNS, HTTPS, and hostname decisions
- Real operator identity, editorial desk, and working policy pages
- Screens, command output, and rollout checklists instead of filler summaries
- Manual review stays available, but it is not the site's only reason to exist
Featured guides
Read the full library before you request a hostname. The goal is to make the public address, DNS setup, HTTPS rollout, and hosting decision feel concrete before review starts.
March 6, 2026
DNS A Record vs CNAME
Understand the real difference between A records and CNAME records, when each is appropriate, and the mistakes that cause confusing DNS behavior.
Read guideMarch 7, 2026
Understanding DNS Propagation Time
DNS propagation is mostly about cache expiry, not mystery. Learn what really changes after a DNS update and how to verify progress without guesswork.
Read guideMarch 8, 2026
How to Configure Cloudflare DNS
A practical Cloudflare DNS setup guide covering record creation, proxy mode, TTL choices, and the checks that prevent common rollout mistakes.
Read guideMarch 9, 2026
Replace NGROK with Free Subdomains
A stable subdomain is often a better public address than a rotating tunnel URL. Learn when that is true, when it is not, and how to choose safely.
Read guideMarch 10, 2026
Local Development with Custom Domains
Use custom domains locally without turning your setup into a guessing game. This guide covers hosts files, local DNS, HTTPS, and when to use a real public subdomain.
Read guideApril 22, 2026
Cloudflare Pages Custom Domain Setup
Connect a Cloudflare Pages project to a custom subdomain, verify DNS, and avoid the routing mistakes that make a working deployment look broken.
Read guideApril 23, 2026
Vercel Custom Domain DNS Setup
Point a Vercel project at a custom domain without confusing DNS ownership, project routing, HTTPS issuance, and redirect behavior.
Read guideApril 24, 2026
GitHub Pages Custom Domain and HTTPS
Set a GitHub Pages custom domain, verify DNS, enable HTTPS, and avoid stale CNAME and certificate problems.
Read guideApril 25, 2026
Netlify Custom Domain DNS Setup
Connect a Netlify site to a custom hostname, verify the active DNS record, and finish with a clean HTTPS rollout.
Read guideApril 26, 2026
Subdomain Naming Rules for Public Projects
Choose subdomain names that stay clear, specific, and reviewable across docs, apps, APIs, status pages, previews, and staging environments.
Read guideApril 27, 2026
Wildcard Subdomains: When to Use Them
Understand when wildcard DNS is useful, when it creates review risk, and how to verify wildcard behavior before public launch.
Read guideApril 28, 2026
CNAME Flattening Explained
Learn what CNAME flattening does, why apex domains are special, and how to verify flattened answers without losing track of the real target.
Read guideApril 29, 2026
CAA Records and Let's Encrypt
Use CAA records to state which certificate authorities may issue for your domain, then verify issuance rules before HTTPS rollout.
Read guideApril 30, 2026
How to Audit Indexed Subdomains Before Review
Audit public subdomains before an advertising or search review so staging pages, test posts, template demos, and server errors do not define the domain.
Read guideThe request flow is secondary. The guides are there to make public naming decisions sharper.
Manual review, not instant setup
and.guide is for thoughtful requests that need a stable public name, not disposable throwaway endpoints.
Clear naming and guardrails
Reserved names, misleading labels, and fake platform claims are filtered out before a request moves forward.
Fifteen practical flagship guides
The public library now stays focused on DNS, HTTPS, hosting platforms, staging cleanup, and local-to-public publishing.
Naming directions
Names people can remember.
These are not promises of instant availability. They are examples of the kind of calm, specific naming that tends to survive review and still make sense six months later.
quiet-lab.and.guide
field-notes.and.guide
build-journal.and.guide
maker-studio.and.guide
research-room.and.guide
preview-desk.and.guide
tool-notes.and.guide
signal-lab.and.guide
release-manual.and.guide
team-journal.and.guide
design-room.and.guide
project-notes.and.guide
quiet-lab.and.guide
field-notes.and.guide
build-journal.and.guide
maker-studio.and.guide
research-room.and.guide
preview-desk.and.guide
tool-notes.and.guide
signal-lab.and.guide
release-manual.and.guide
team-journal.and.guide
design-room.and.guide
project-notes.and.guide
Trust signals that should have been there from the start
The public site now has to support both the product and the review process. That means cleaner policies,
tighter scope, and fewer empty claims.
- Subdomain requests are manually reviewed, not auto-approved.
- The request flow is limited to the root domain, not a sprawling public network.
- Guides stay focused on DNS, HTTPS, subdomains, and public project workflows.
- 1990Company is named publicly as the site operator, with working contact and policy pages.
- No fake uptime guarantees, fake support tiers, or pretend global offices.