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Learn<\/a> \/ Glossary<\/a> \/ Domains & DNS<\/a><\/div>

A Record Explained.<\/em><\/h1>
In one sentence<\/small>An A record is a DNS record that points a domain or subdomain to the IPv4 address of the server hosting the website.<\/div><\/div><\/section>

What It Is<\/h2>

An A record, short for address record, links a domain name to an IPv4 address, the familiar style of IP address written as four numbers separated by dots. When someone types your domain, the A record tells their browser which server to go to. It is like the street address on file for your business.<\/p>

Why It Matters for Your Business<\/h2>

The A record is usually what changes when you move your website to a new host. Your new host gives you an IP address, and you update the A record to match. A contractor launching a new site might have the old site still showing for a while, simply because the A record has not been updated or the change has not spread yet.<\/p>

Good to Know<\/h2>

You typically need A records for both the bare domain (yourbusiness.com) and the www version, or a CNAME for www pointing to the main domain. Leaving one out means some visitors reach the site and others see an error. Test both versions in a browser after any change.<\/p>

Related terms<\/h4>
DNS record<\/a>AAAA record<\/a>IP address<\/a>CNAME record<\/a>DNS propagation<\/a><\/div><\/div>