A (Address Record):
Maps a domain name to an IPv4 address.
AAAA (IPv6 Address Record):
Maps a domain name to an IPv6 address.
CNAME (Canonical Name Record):
Alias of one domain name to another (often used for subdomains).
MX (Mail Exchange Record):
Specifies the mail server responsible for accepting email on behalf of a domain.
TXT (Text Record):
Allows arbitrary text to be associated with a domain, often used for verifying domain ownership or providing additional information.
SRV (Service Record):
Specifies information about available services within a domain, including the hostname and port number.
CAA (Certification Authority Authorization):
Allows domain owners to specify which certificate authorities (CAs) are allowed to issue certificates for their domain.
NS (Name Server Record):
Specifies the authoritative name servers for a domain.
HTTPS (HTTPS Record):
A type of DNS record used for indicating support for HTTPS on a domain.
These are some of the most commonly used DNS record types, each serving a specific purpose in managing and directing traffic on the internet.
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