Record Types

• A: Maps a domain to an IPv4 address.
• AAAA: Maps a domain to an IPv6 address.
• CNAME: Canonical name record that aliases one domain to another.
• MX: Mail exchange record that specifies the mail server for the domain.
• NS: Name server record that indicates which server is authoritative for the domain.
• TXT: Text record that can hold arbitrary text data for various uses, such as verification.
• SOA: Start of authority record that provides information about the domain's DNS zone.
• SRV: Service record that specifies the location of servers for specified services.
• PTR: Pointer record used for reverse DNS lookups, mapping an IP address to a domain name.
• SPF: Sender Policy Framework record that defines which mail servers are permitted to send email on behalf of the domain.
• DKIM: DomainKeys Identified Mail record that provides a method for validating the authenticity of email messages.
• DMARC: Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance record that helps protect against email spoofing.