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Understanding DNS Records

A Record

Maps a domain to an IPv4 address. The most common DNS record type.

AAAA Record

Maps a domain to an IPv6 address. The newer version of A records.

MX Record

Mail Exchange — specifies the mail servers for a domain with priority.

CNAME Record

Canonical Name — creates an alias pointing one domain to another domain.

TXT Record

Text records used for email verification (SPF, DKIM), domain ownership, etc.

NS Record

Name Server — indicates which DNS servers are authoritative for a domain.

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