DNS (Domain Name System) records are like maps that tell the DNS server which specific number (IP address) matches up with each website name (domain), and how to manage requests sent to those websites.
The main types of DNS records and what they do are:
- A Record: This one links your domain and its subdomains to their respective IP addresses.
- MX Record: It points out where the emails for your domain should go.
- CNAME Record: This redirects your domain or subdomains to other domains or subdomains.
- TXT Record: These hold text-based info about your domain. They're often used for things like SPF data, a type of email security.
- SRV Record: This special record links one domain to another using a specific doorway (port) and is used for services.
- Service: This is the name of the specific service.
- Protocol: It's like the language the service speaks (usually TCP or UDP).
- Domain Name: This is the web name the record is good for (and it should always end with a dot).
- TTL: Think of this like an expiration date for the record.
- Priority: Lower numbers mean it's more important.
- Weight: This helps when there are records with the same priority. A higher value means it's more preferred.
- Port: This is like the door number.
- Target: This is the computer's name where the service is working (and it should end with a dot).
Filling out TTL, Priority, Weight, Port, and Target is usually pretty straightforward. The company helping you set up the SRV Record will provide the specific values you need.
