The SRV Record is a specification of data in the Domain Name System (DNS) defining the location (i.e. the hostname and port number) of servers for specified services. It is frequently used when configuring SIP or some other third-party service. The service of SRV record has the following components: Service: The symbolic name of the desired service. Protocol: The […]
Category: DNS Records
What is SPF Record?
The SPF record identifies which mail servers are permitted to send e-mail on behalf of your domain. It has a key role in preventing spammers from spoofing your domain. The SPF record has the following look Why do you need an SPF record? With SPF record you protect your domain reputation in front of all other email services and other […]
What is TXT Record?
The TXT record provides text information to sources outside your domain. The text can be either human or machine-readable and can be used for a variety of purposes. Typically, it contains general information about the domain name and also valuable details for verification purposes and email validation. The TXT record has the following look Why do you need a […]
What is CNAME Record?
The CNAME record is also known as canonical name record. It is used for specifying that a domain name is an alias for another domain, the “canonical” domain. A typical example is the www subdomain which is often set as an alias to the root domain name The CNAME record is used only for subdomains. You […]
What is an MX Record?
The MX record means Mail eXchanger record. It specifies the mail server, responsible for accepting e-mail messages. MX records are composed of two parts: the priority and the name of the mail server. When using multiple MX records, the lowest priority value is more preferred. The MX record has the following look Why do […]
What is an AAAA Record?
The AAAA Record points your hostname to an IPv6 address. The record AAAA specifies the IP address (IPv6) for a given host. In other words, it resolves a domain name (or points the domain name) to the correct location by means of the IPv6 address. The AAAA record has the following look Why do you […]
What is DNS A record?
The A Record points your hostname to an IP address. This is one of the most frequently used records in the DNS Zones and it is an essential part of your DNS configuration. Record A specifies the IP address (IPv4) for a given host. In other words, it resolves a domain name (or points the domain […]
What is SOA (Start of Authority) record?
The SOA means Start Of Authority. The SOA record defines the beginning of the authority DNS zone and specifies the global parameters for the zone. These parameters include the primary name server, the email of the domain administrator, the domain serial number, and several timers relating to refreshing the zone. An example of an SOA record […]
What is a DNS record?
A DNS record, also known as resource record or simply RR, has specific rules in a DNS zone. The DNS records are completely made of text. That makes them very light. Those written instructions are stored inside zone files. There are forward lookup DNS zones, Reverse lookup DNS zones, Primary DNS zones, and Secondary DNS […]
How to Setup DNS for Static Content Delivery Using a CNAME Record?
Create a CNAME in cPanel Log into your domain’s cPanel and in the search box type DNS ZONE 3)Select one of two options that will appear, Simple DNS Zone Editor and/or Advanced DNS Zone Editor. If you select Simple DNS Zone Editor, follow these steps Select your domain name (if applicable) Scroll down to the Add a CNAME Record […]