DNS Configuration Generator
Generate DNS zone file entries for popular services and learn about record types.
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DNS Record Types Reference
A
Address — Maps domain to IPv4 address (e.g., 76.76.21.21)
AAAA
IPv6 Address — Maps domain to IPv6 address
CNAME
Canonical Name — Alias one domain to another. Cannot be used on root domain with some providers.
MX
Mail Exchange — Directs email to mail servers. Priority value determines preference (lower = higher priority).
TXT
Text — Arbitrary text, used for SPF, DKIM, domain verification, and more.
NS
Name Server — Delegates a DNS zone to authoritative name servers.
SRV
Service — Specifies host and port for specific services (e.g., SIP, XMPP).
CAA
Cert Authority Auth — Specifies which CAs can issue SSL certificates for the domain.
PTR
Pointer — Reverse DNS lookup, maps IP to domain name.
SOA
Start of Authority — Contains admin info about the zone (serial, refresh, retry, expire).