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.
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.
View definitionAn A Record is a DNS record that points a domain or subdomain to an IPv4 address. It is the most common DNS record and is used to connect a domain name to the server where the website is hosted.
View definitionAn 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.
View definitionDefinitions of the most important terms used across the domain industry.