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Rank #7,333Updated November 10, 2026

howtoforge.com

Howtoforge Linux Tutorials.

howtoforge.com is registered with Mesh Digital Limited since January 31, 2005 (21.8 years). The registration expires on January 31, 2027. The site runs on Ezoic, Google AdSense, Matomo and 4 other technologies. Its email security grade is C. Its SSL certificate is issued by Google Trust Services and is valid for 84 more days.

Domain age
21.8 yrs
Technologies
7
Email security
C
SSL days left
84

Registration

RegistrarMesh Digital Limited
IANA ID1390
RegisteredJanuary 31, 2005
ExpiresJanuary 31, 2027
UpdatedJanuary 30, 2026
Statusactive
Name serverskarl.ns.cloudflare.com, melissa.ns.cloudflare.com
DNSSECNot signed

DNS records

TypeValueTTL
A104.26.2.165300
A172.67.68.93300
A104.26.3.165300
MXezmail.mail.howtoforge.com 10300
NSkarl.ns.cloudflare.com86400
NSmelissa.ns.cloudflare.com86400
TXTv=spf1 a:smtpout.howtoforge.com ip4:162.55.43.1 ip4:168.119.187.99 ip4:188.40.103.101 ip4:178.63.27.119 ip4:78.46.59.59 ip4:148.251.213.113 a mx ip6:2a01:4f8:c010:89c8::1 a:v220.ensignweb.de ip4:78.46.229.46 ip6:2a01:4f8:c012:84b1::1 ~all300
AAAA2606:4700:20::681a:3a5300
AAAA2606:4700:20::681a:2a5300
AAAA2606:4700:20::ac43:445d300

Technology stack

Analytics
JavaScript library
Programming language

Analytics and advertising IDs

google_adsense:ca-pub-3043223216276099

SSL certificate

ValidValid
IssuerUS, WE1, Google Trust Services
ExpiresFebruary 2, 2027
Days remaining84
ProtocolTLSv1.2
Nameshowtoforge.com, *.howtoforge.com

Email security

CScore 71/100 across SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MTA-STS and BIMI.
  • warnDMARC has no rua= address, so you receive no reports about mail sent as your domain.
  • warnNo MTA-STS: mail sent to you can be downgraded to an unencrypted connection.
  • warnNo TLS-RPT record, so you won't hear about failed encrypted deliveries.
  • warnNo BIMI record (optional: shows your logo next to your emails in supporting inboxes).
  • goodSPF record found.
  • goodSPF ends with ~all: servers you have not listed are marked as suspicious (soft fail).
  • goodDMARC policy is quarantine: failing mail goes to spam. Move to p=reject for full protection.
  • goodDKIM keys found (selector: s1, s2).
  • good1 MX record(s) found.

Homepage metadata

TitleHowtoforge Linux Tutorials.
DescriptionHowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials.
Languageen-US
Canonicalhttps://www.howtoforge.com/
IndexableYes
Word count856

About howtoforge.com

Who is the registrar of howtoforge.com?

howtoforge.com is registered with Mesh Digital Limited (IANA ID 1390).

When does howtoforge.com expire?

The current registration of howtoforge.com expires on January 31, 2027. It was first registered on January 31, 2005.

What technology does howtoforge.com use?

We detected 7 technologies on howtoforge.com, including Ezoic, Google AdSense, Matomo, Cloudflare, Font Awesome, jQuery.

Does howtoforge.com protect its email with SPF and DMARC?

howtoforge.com scores 71/100 (grade C) for email security. DMARC has no rua= address, so you receive no reports about mail sent as your domain. No MTA-STS: mail sent to you can be downgraded to an unencrypted connection.

What are the name servers of howtoforge.com?

howtoforge.com uses karl.ns.cloudflare.com, melissa.ns.cloudflare.com.