A, CNAME, MX, TXT: what is the real purpose of each DNS record
Opening the DNS zone of your domain for the first time means coming across a table of acronyms with no explanation. In reality, there are only four lines to understand, and they are enough for 95% of situations. A: the domain points to a machine This is the basic record. It associates a name with an IP address. creebs.fr. 3600 IN A 109.234.165.64 Read it like this: the name creebs.fr leads to the…
A guide explains the basics of Domain Name System (DNS) settings, which can seem overwhelming at first. There are four main types of DNS records: A (or AAAA for IPv6) maps a domain to an IP address, CNAME maps a domain to another domain, MX designates email servers, and TXT contains free text used for authentication. The article provides examples of each and common mistakes to avoid, such as setting a CNAME record for the root domain or forgetting to update MX records during a migration.
It also offers advice on managing DNS settings during a migration, such as lowering the Time To Live (TTL) value beforehand. The guide is from creebs.fr, a site that offers WordPress and PrestaShop troubleshooting services.
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