Common DNS records
| Record | Used for |
|---|---|
| A | Points a domain to an IPv4 address. |
| CNAME | Points a subdomain to another hostname. |
| MX | Controls where email is delivered. |
| TXT | Used for SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and verification. |
DNS Management
yourdomain.com
Add DNS Record
Name
@
Type
A▾
TTL
1 hour▾
Content
203.0.113.45
DNS Record Types
A - Points to an IPv4 address
AAAA - Points to an IPv6 address
CNAME - Alias to another domain
MX - Mail server for the domain
TXT - SPF, DKIM, verification
NS - Nameserver for the domain
Email warning: changing nameservers or MX/TXT records can interrupt mail. Copy existing mail records before changing DNS providers.
Be careful with email records
Changing nameservers or MX records can interrupt email. Copy existing email DNS records before changing DNS providers.
Propagation
Some DNS changes are visible quickly; others take longer depending on TTL values and external resolver caching.