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DNS records you must know
Revision card: DNS records you must know. Easy English, with a real example. Scan the QR for the full lesson.
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| Record | Points to |
|---|---|
| A | an IPv4 address |
| CNAME | another name |
| MX | mail server |
| TXT | text, like SPF |
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DNS records map names to things: A to an IP, CNAME to a name, MX to mail, TXT to text.
Note
Example: an A record sends your domain to a server's IP.
Learn more in the lesson: 12.1 DNS Records You Must Know