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| Type | Name | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Address record | Maps a hostname to an IPv4 address. | example.com → 93.184.216.34 |
| AAAA | IPv6 address | Maps a hostname to an IPv6 address. | example.com → 2606:2800:220:1::1 |
| CNAME | Canonical name | Alias of one name to another. Cannot coexist with other records. | www → example.com |
| MX | Mail exchange | Routes email for the domain. Priority-ordered. | 10 mail.example.com |
| TXT | Text record | Arbitrary text, used for SPF, DKIM, verification. | v=spf1 include:_spf.example.com ~all |
| NS | Name server | Identifies authoritative DNS servers. | ns1.example.com |
| SOA | Start of authority | Authoritative info about the zone. | ns1.example.com hostmaster.example.com |
| PTR | Pointer | Reverse DNS, maps IP to hostname. | 34.216.184.93.in-addr.arpa → example.com |
| SRV | Service locator | Service location (host + port). Used by SIP, XMPP, etc. | _sip._tcp 10 60 5060 sipserver.example.com |
| CAA | Certificate authority | Specifies which CAs can issue certs for the domain. | 0 issue "letsencrypt.org" |
| DNSKEY | DNS key | Public key used in DNSSEC validation. | Key used to sign DNS records |
| DS | Delegation signer | DNSSEC link from parent zone to child. | Hash of DNSKEY in child zone |
| SPF | Sender policy framework | Deprecated, use TXT records with v=spf1 instead. | v=spf1 ip4:192.0.2.0/24 -all |
| DMARC | Email auth policy | TXT record at _dmarc subdomain. | v=DMARC1; p=reject; rua=mailto:r@example.com |
| DKIM | DomainKeys | TXT record at <selector>._domainkey subdomain. | v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p=PUBLIC_KEY |
| ALIAS | Alias (custom) | Like CNAME but works at apex. Vendor-specific (Cloudflare, Route53). | @ ALIAS app.example.com |
Why DNS Record Types
- Quick lookup of every common DNS record type.
- Real-world examples for each.
- Includes modern records like CAA, DNSKEY, DMARC, DKIM.
Common questions
Is DNS Record Types free to use?
Yes. DNS Record Types is completely free. There is no sign up, no trial, and no usage cap.
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Is my data uploaded to a server when I use DNS Record Types?
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Do you store the code or data I use with DNS Record Types?
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Can I paste minified or messy code into DNS Record Types?
Yes. DNS Record Types handles compact, minified, or untidy input and processes it the same way.
Does DNS Record Types flag errors in my input?
Where it applies, DNS Record Types points out where something looks invalid so you can fix it quickly.
How do I use DNS Record Types?
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Does DNS Record Types work on phones and tablets?
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Which browsers does DNS Record Types support?
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Is there a limit on how often I can use DNS Record Types?
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Can I use DNS Record Types for commercial or client work?
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What should I do if DNS Record Types gives an unexpected result?
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