MX Record
An MX Record is a DNS record that specifies which mail servers receive email for a domain. It is required for sending and receiving email using addresses such as info@example.com.
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DNS Zone
A DNS Zone is the complete set of DNS records for a domain. It contains the information that tells the internet where the website, email, and other services are hosted. Common records in a DNS zone include A records, CNAME records, MX records, and TXT records.
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A TXT Record is a DNS record used to store text-based information for a domain. It is commonly used to verify domain ownership and to configure email authentication systems such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
View definitionNameserver
A Nameserver is a server that tells the internet where a domain’s website and email are hosted. It directs domain requests to the correct DNS records, such as A records, MX records, and CNAME records. Changing nameservers allows a domain to use a different DNS provider.
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