DNS (Domain Name System) records are used to map domain names to IP addresses and other information. In Cloudflare, DNS records can be used to specify how traffic is routed for your domain and to configure various services such as email, web hosting, and content delivery.
Here are some common types of DNS records that can be used in Cloudflare:
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A: Maps a domain name to an IPv4 address.
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AAAA: Maps a domain name to an IPv6 address.
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CNAME: Maps a domain name to another domain name.
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MX: Specifies the mail servers for a domain.
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NS: Specifies the nameservers for a domain.
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TXT: Allows you to add arbitrary text to a domain's DNS record, such as for verification or security purposes.
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SRV: Specifies the location of specific services for a domain, such as for VOIP or video conferencing.
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SPF: Specifies which servers are authorized to send email for a domain.
You can use these and other DNS records in Cloudflare to configure various services and to control how traffic is routed for your domain.
