DNS

DNS resource records

Instructions/Information related to the authoritative DNS server.

A-Record

Corresponding IPv4 for the domain

AAAA-Record

Corresponding IPv6 for the domain

CNAME-Record

Redirects to another domain (no IP).

MX-Record

Reference to mail server for domain.

TXT-Record

Text notes can be included within an entry. Often relevant for email security.

NS-Record

Reference to nameserver for DNS record.

SOA-Record

Information about domain administrators.

SRV-Record

Specifies port for specific services.

PTR-Record

Provides a domain name in reverse lookups.

Resources

https://www.cloudflare.com/de-de/learning/dns/dns-records/ (19.09.2024)