Quick summary
- Term
- Wildcard DNS
- Plain-English definition
- Wildcard DNS is a DNS configuration that matches multiple undefined subdomains.
- Technical definition
- Wildcard DNS is a DNS configuration that matches multiple undefined subdomains.
- Commonly confused with
- Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
- Related terms
- Subdomain, DNS Record, Catch-All
Definition
Wildcard DNS is a DNS configuration that matches multiple undefined subdomains.
Why it matters
Wildcard DNS can simplify dynamic subdomain routing but should be used carefully.