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

DNS Record Explained.<\/em><\/h1>
In one sentence<\/small>A DNS record is a single instruction in your domain’s settings that tells the internet where to send website visitors, email or other services.<\/div><\/div><\/section>

What It Is<\/h2>

A DNS record is one line of instruction in your domain’s DNS settings. Each record has a type, a name and a value. Different types do different jobs: an A record points to a website server, an MX record handles email, a TXT record holds verification notes, and so on. Together they work like a set of mail-forwarding cards for your domain.<\/p>

Why It Matters for Your Business<\/h2>

Most website and email setups come down to adding or changing a few DNS records. When you sign up for a new email service, booking tool or Google service, it will often ask you to add a record to prove you own the domain or to route traffic. Getting these right keeps your site reachable and your email out of spam folders.<\/p>

Good to Know<\/h2>

Copy record values exactly, including dots and capitalization where shown. A single missing character can break the record. Delete records only when you know what they do. If you are unsure, save a copy of the current records first, then ask your host or email provider to confirm the exact values before you make the change yourself.<\/p>

Related terms<\/h4>
DNS<\/a>A record<\/a>CNAME record<\/a>MX record<\/a>TXT record<\/a><\/div><\/div>