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Understanding Domain Name System (DNS) Records
The Domain Name System translates user-friendly hostnames into machine IP addresses. Common record types include:
- A Record: Maps hostnames to 32-bit IPv4 addresses.
- AAAA Record: Maps hostnames to 128-bit IPv6 addresses.
- MX Record: Specifies mail transfer agents responsible for receiving email.
- TXT Record: Carries text info for email security authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
- NS Record: Delegates DNS zones to authoritative nameservers.
Frequently asked questions
What does DNS Records Lookup do?
Query authoritative DNS records live using Cloudflare and Google DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH). Check A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and NS records with TTL details.
How does DNS Records Lookup work?
The Domain Name System translates user-friendly hostnames into machine IP addresses. Common record types include: A Record: Maps hostnames to 32-bit IPv4 addresses. AAAA Record: Maps hostnames to 128-bit IPv6 addresses. MX Record: Specifies mail...
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