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DNS Records

Record types and how they're used, formatting, subdomains, SSL certificates, etc.

  • What is DNS?
  • What is an A record?
  • What is a CNAME record?
  • What is an MX Record?
  • What is a TXT Record?
  • What is a "root" or "naked" domain and what is a subdomain?
  • Adding an SSL certificate
  • How do I set up forwarding / redirect?
  • Can I use more than one service on the same domain?
  • How can I use WordPress with my domain?
  • Why is my site forwarded to www.domainname.com?
  • How do I add an A record?
  • How do I add a CNAME record?
  • How do I add an MX record?
  • How do I set up email with only an IP address for the mail server
  • How do I add an SRV record?
  • How do I create a subdomain?
  • How long do DNS updates take?
  • How do I add a PTR record for my server?
  • How do I add an ALIAS / ANAME record?
  • How do I add a TXT record?
  • How do I add an SPF record?
  • How do I add a wildcard subdomain DNS record?
  • How do I set up a DKIM record
  • How do I set up DNSSEC?
  • Do you support CAA records?
  • I want email addresses with my own domain

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