DNS records are settings stored in the DNS (Domain Name System) for your domain. They tell the internet where to send different types of traffic - such as website visitors and emails. Each record type has a different purpose.
Common DNS record types:
- A / AAAA - Point your domain to an IPv4 / IPv6 server address.
- CNAME - Makes one hostname an alias of another (e.g., www → example.com).
- MX - Controls where emails for your domain should be delivered.
- TXT - Stores text values used for domain verification and email security (e.g., SPF/DKIM/DMARC).
- NS - Defines which name servers are authoritative for your domain.
