Key DNS Record Types
- A Record: Maps a domain or host name to an IP address.
- CNAME Record: Creates an alias from one domain name to another.
- MX Record: Directs mail requests to your mail server.
- TXT Record: Associates text strings with a domain name, often used for domain ownership verification.
- CAA Record: Specifies which Certificate Authorities are authorized to issue certificates for your domain.
- NS Record: Identifies the authoritative servers for a domain.
- SOA Record: Contains administrative information about the domain.
- SPF Record: Helps prevent email spoofing by specifying authorized mail servers.
- SRV Record: Defines the location of servers for specific services.