Quick summary
- Term
- DNS Record
- Plain-English definition
- A DNS record is an entry in a DNS zone that tells systems how a domain or hostname should behave.
- Technical definition
- A DNS record is an entry in a DNS zone that tells systems how a domain or hostname should behave.
- Commonly confused with
- hostname should behave.
- Related terms
- A Record, MX Record, TXT Record
Definition
A DNS record is an entry in a DNS zone that tells systems how a domain or hostname should behave.
Why it matters
DNS records connect domains to websites, mail servers, security policies, and verification systems.