DNS Record Types
- A Record — points domain to IP:
yourdomain.com → 1.2.3.4 - CNAME — alias:
www → yourdomain.com - MX Record — email routing to your mail server
- TXT Record — SPF, DKIM, domain verification
Common DNS Tasks
| Task | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Point to hosting | A | @ → 1.2.3.4 |
| Set up www | CNAME | www → @ |
| Set up email | MX | @ → mail.domain.com |
DNS Propagation
Changes take 2–48 hours. Check at dnschecker.org.