DNS Records Made Simple: A, CNAME, MX and More
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By Steve / Monday, November 3, 2025 | 1 min
DNS Records Made Simple: A, CNAME, MX and More
DNS records are the instructions that tell the internet how to find your website and email. While they might seem complicated, most website owners only need to know a handful of common types.
1. A Record
Maps your domain name to an IP address. Example: example.com → 203.0.113.10
2. CNAME Record
Points one name to another. Example: www.example.com → example.com
3. MX Record
Directs email to the right mail server. Example: mail.example.com. Learn more about MX records here.
4. TXT Record
Stores text information, often used for verification or email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
5. NS Record
Tells the internet which name servers are authoritative for your domain.
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Need help fixing DNS issues? See our guide on DNS propagation problems.
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