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Can I use the same domain for hosting a fediverse instance and also for custom domain for email? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 22 hours ago by absurdity_of_it_all@lemmy.ml to c/fediverse@lemmy.ml
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I'm looking to add a custom domain to my email to start building a more permanent identity on the internet (I have been shifting providers since I started degoogling).

I also want to either host a WordPress site or a fediverse instance (haven't decided) like Hubzilla for things like my writings and a general place to find my stuff online and maybe even host a few friends' pages.

Can I buy one domain and use it for both?

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[–] wakest@lemmy.ml 5 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

yes! I use @liaizon@wake.st for fedi (mastodon) and liaizon@wake.st for email

[–] absurdity_of_it_all@lemmy.ml 2 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago) (1 children)

Great! As a follow up question, for example I want to let a friend use my hubzilla server to host their hub. Can I "allow" them to bring their own domain name and let them use it?

Edit to add one more question: Is there a restriction on what top level domain can be used for what purpose (fedi, email, website) or anything goes?

[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 6 points 21 hours ago

a domain name is just a logical construct to route traffic. it can be used for whatever as long as your application/routing stack can handle the host names. so, basically, anything goes.