Record types
There are many record types; the most common ones are:
- A — assigns an IPv4 address to a domain, for example 8.8.4.4
- TXT — attaches text information to a domain name, most often used for SPF records and domain ownership verification
- CNAME — binds an alias, effectively assigning the value of another domain name
- AAAA — assigns an IPv6 address to a domain, for example ::1
- NS — defines the DNS servers that serve the given zone
- MX — specifies which mail servers should receive email for the domain
- SOA — a specialized record, key to managing and synchronizing DNS zones
The complete set of all records is also called a zone. Traditionally a zone is stored on servers as plain text — a single line-separated document. Alviy offers a simple, convenient interface for working with records.
