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Understanding different DNS record types
Maps a domain name to an IPv4 address. The most common DNS record type used to point domains to web servers.
Maps a domain name to an IPv6 address. Used for modern IPv6 networks and servers.
Specifies mail servers responsible for receiving email on behalf of a domain. Includes priority values.
Holds text information for various purposes including SPF, DKIM, DMARC for email authentication and domain verification.
Specifies authoritative name servers for a domain. Delegates DNS management to specific providers.
Aliases one domain name to another. Often used for subdomains pointing to main domains.
Contains administrative information about the domain including primary name server, admin email, and zone serial numbers.
Used for reverse DNS lookups, mapping an IP address to a domain name. Often used for email server verification.
Specifies which Certificate Authorities are allowed to issue SSL certificates for the domain.
Everything you need to know about DNS lookup
DNS (Domain Name System) is like the phonebook of the internet. It translates human-readable domain names (like google.com) into IP addresses that computers use to connect to each other.
DNS propagation typically takes 24-48 hours for global propagation, but most changes are visible within a few hours. The TTL (Time To Live) setting on your DNS records determines how long DNS resolvers cache the information.
An A record directly maps a domain to an IP address. A CNAME record aliases one domain name to another domain name. Use A records for root domains and CNAMEs for subdomains pointing to other domains.
MX (Mail Exchange) records specify which mail servers are responsible for receiving email on behalf of your domain. They include priority values to determine the order of mail server usage.
TTL (Time To Live) tells DNS resolvers how long to cache a DNS record before requesting a fresh copy. Lower TTLs (300-600 seconds) are good for frequent changes, while higher TTLs (3600-86400 seconds) improve performance for stable records.
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