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Domain & DNS

DNS Records Guide: A, CNAME, MX, TXT and TTL

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  1. Record types
  2. TTL
  3. Change checklist
Domain & DNS Markdown

DNS records determine how a domain reaches websites, email and verification services.

Record types

A maps to IPv4, AAAA maps to IPv6, CNAME creates an alias, MX selects mail servers and TXT carries verification and email authentication data.

TTL

TTL controls how long resolvers cache a response. Existing answers may remain visible until their previous TTL expires.

Change checklist

  • Export current records.
  • Verify target values.
  • Keep old services online during propagation.
  • Test website and email after the change.
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