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Aleksei Aleinikov
Aleksei Aleinikov

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πŸš€ Why Your DNS Architecture Is Wrong

😱 9/10 domains have at least one critical record type missing

  • πŸ”₯ A records are essential for website hosting. Without them, your site may not load.
  • πŸ’‘ CNAME records help connect subdomains to external services without hardcoded IP addresses.
  • ⚑️ MX records are crucial for email delivery and setup. Incorrect MX records can lead to email non-delivery issues.
  • 🎯 TXT records store verification data and instructions for various integrations, security, and domain ownership.
  • πŸš€ AAAA records point to IPv6 addresses and are essential for modern network environments.

But here's the thing: most people don't even know where to start with DNS records. They're overwhelmed by the sheer number of options and terminology.

So, what if I told you that understanding just one or two record types could save your domain from disaster?

Click to find out how to fix these common DNS mistakes!


Originally published at https://medium.com/h7w/how-not-to-get-lost-in-dns-records-fb461126616f

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