Domains & DNS Management
DNS Record Types Explained: A, CNAME, MX, and TXT
Published: Sep 07, 2026
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Understanding Core DNS Records
- A Record: Maps a hostname directly to an IPv4 address (e.g.,
example.com->195.200.14.184). - AAAA Record: Maps a hostname to an IPv6 address.
- CNAME: Aliases one domain name to another canonical name.
- MX Record: Directs incoming mail to your mail exchange servers.
- TXT Record: Holds arbitrary text, critical for SPF, DKIM, and domain ownership verification.
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