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CAA Record

A CAA record is a DNS record that specifies which certificate authorities may issue SSL/TLS certificates for a domain.

Last updated July 24, 2026

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Term
CAA Record
Plain-English definition
A CAA record is a DNS record that specifies which certificate authorities may issue SSL/TLS certificates for a domain.
Technical definition
A CAA record is a DNS record that specifies which certificate authorities may issue SSL/TLS certificates for a domain.
Commonly confused with
Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.

Definition

A CAA record is a DNS record that specifies which certificate authorities may issue SSL/TLS certificates for a domain.

Why it matters

CAA records help domain owners reduce unauthorized certificate issuance.

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