Beluga Host

Domain Ownership Options

Pick the control level that fits your workflow. Keep it fully managed for maximum peace of mind or keep the wheel with Beluga behind you. Either way your site and email keep humming.

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Faithful Ownership Program

Beluga manages the domain end to end while you unlock plan credits and potential discounts up to one hundred percent.

  • Beluga is the registered owner for reliability and continuity
  • All DNS and transfers handled by the team
  • Custom changes reviewed case by case
Cloudflare Managed Account

Customer Controlled Cloudflare

Your dedicated Cloudflare account with Beluga API access for seamless hosting continuity and full user control.

  • Edit records instantly and self manage transfers
  • Beluga keeps everything in sync via API
  • No loss of hosting features or support
Not recommended

External Registrar

Keep your registrar if you want. Nameservers must still point to Beluga for stable hosting and email.

  • Independence in registration and renewals
  • Nameserver control required for reliability
  • Higher risk of misconfiguration without coordination

Faithful Ownership Program

How it works
  • Beluga Host is the registered owner to ensure uptime and continuity
  • We manage DNS and operational settings for your services
  • Custom DNS or special requirements are requested through the team
  • Transfers are processed through Beluga and approved when appropriate under our jurisdiction
Pros
  • Eligible for plan credits and discounts up to one hundred percent
  • Reliable managed DNS with zero risk of breaking production
  • Ideal for non technical teams and fast moving businesses
Cons
  • Less direct control day to day
  • Not ideal if you change DNS frequently

Notes on discounts and credits may vary by plan. Ask on Discord for specifics and current promos.

Want custom DNS or a special integration? The team can usually accommodate with a quick review.

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Customer Controlled Cloudflare

How it works
  • You get a dedicated Cloudflare account created with Beluga addresses
  • You control domains and records at any time
  • Beluga integrates via Cloudflare API to keep hosting in lockstep
Pros
  • Immediate control of transfers registrations and record edits
  • Full Beluga support with no feature loss
  • Great for technical teams and frequent DNS changes
Cons
  • No Faithful Ownership domain discounts
  • More involvement if you adjust records often

Need help choosing Cloudflare plans? We can advise without changing your control level.

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External Registrar

How it works
  • You keep your domain at another registrar
  • Nameservers must point to Beluga for dependable hosting and email
  • Uncoordinated edits may interrupt services
Pros
  • Full independence in registration and renewals
Cons
  • No Beluga discounts or credits
  • Limited support beyond nameserver requirements
  • Higher risk of misconfiguration

Compare at a glance

Feature Faithful Ownership Cloudflare Managed External Registrar
Managed DNS by Beluga Yes Yes via API Nameserver required
Direct DNS editing by customer No Yes Risky without coordination
Eligible for domain discounts Yes up to one hundred percent No No
Immediate transfers by customer Through Beluga review Yes Yes
Best for Peace of mind and zero maintenance Hands on teams changing DNS often Legacy registrar preference

All setups include Beluga hosting continuity. Some advanced features or compliance needs may require a quick review.

Frequently asked

Can I switch programs later
Yes we can migrate you between options. We plan the changeover to avoid downtime.
How do discounts work in Faithful Ownership
Discounts and credits are tied to eligible plans and promos. Ask in Discord for current details.
What if I need custom DNS like third party email or external load balancers
Submit the request in Discord. We usually support custom records within managed guardrails.
Will Beluga block a transfer request
Transfers in Faithful Ownership are processed when appropriate and consistent with our jurisdiction and security checks.

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