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Get familiar with DKIM record

Jun 12, 2023 Declan

Tags: DKIM, DKIM record, DMARC record, DNS records, Domain Keys Identified Mail, Domain Keys Identified Mail record, SPF record, TXT record

Today we will explain and get deep into one other really essential DNS record type – DKIM record. First, we will see what does it abbreviation means and then how it works. Finally, we will explore its benefits. So, let’s start.

Explanation of DKIM record

The DKIM record, or Domain Keys Identified Mail, is a security standard allowing domains to sign outgoing emails through cryptographic authentication. In this approach, domains can demonstrate that the emails arriving from their end are authentic. So they are trustworthy. The DKIM record also protects communications to stop tampering with them while in transit (sending server-recipient server).

How to create a DKIM record?

An Introduction to PTR Records: What They Are and Why They Matter?

Feb 16, 2023 Declan

Tags: CNAME record, DNS record, domain name, IP address, MX record, Pointer DNS record, Pointer record, PTR DNS record, PTR record, TXT record

Setting up and managing PTR records has become an essential part of establishing and maintaining reliable email communication. Learn more about what PTR records are and why they matter by reading our blog post.

What are PTR Records, and How Do They Work?

PTR records, also known as Pointer DNS records, are pointers that connect an IP address to a domain name. They are used to verify that the IP address belongs to the correct domain name. When you send emails or run a web server, the emails or web requests must have a properly configured PTR to be correctly delivered. The PTR works similarly to a regular DNS lookup, except that instead of finding the domain name from an IP address, it finds the IP address from a domain name. When the server looks up an IP address, it will also look up the corresponding PTR record. This allows the server to verify that the IP address is associated with the correct domain before allowing the request or email to be delivered.

List of DNS records every beginner should know

Sep 16, 2022 Declan

Tags: A record, AAAA record, authoritative name server, CNAME records, DNS query, DNS records, domain name, IP address, IPv4, IPv6, Managed DNS service, MX record, Name server, NS record, SOA record, TTL, TXT record

The DNS records can look hard to understand for everybody new to DNS. This is why we decided to show you those that are the most common. Don’t worry. This article is very beginner-friendly.

A and AAAA records

Both the A (IPv4) and AAAA (IPv6) records are address records, and their purpose is to map (link) a domain name and an IP address. In the case of the A record, it maps the domain name to an IPv4 address, a 32-bit address. This address type has been around for a long time, and one day it will be completely replaced by the newer AAAA record. The AAAA record maps a domain name to an IPv6 address, a 128-bit address. The newer format is superior, but still, both are in use, and you can see both A and AAAA records for the same domain name. These are the first DNS records that you should learn.

What is SRV record and why is it important?