DNS records are small configuration instructions that act as your domain's "GPS." Their main function is to translate your website's name (e.g., yoursite.com) into addresses that computers can understand, allowing your website, emails, and other services to function correctly.
 
 
The records you can manage in your cPanel are the following:

 

•  A Record (Address): This is the fundamental pillar. It connects your domain to the IPv4 address of the server where your website is hosted.

 

•  AAAA Record (Quad-A): It serves the same function as the A record but uses the IPv6 protocol, the modern standard for internet addresses.

 

•  CNAME Record (Alias): Used to create aliases. It is ideal for redirecting subdomains (such as ://yoursite.com or ://yoursite.com) to a primary domain name.

 

•  MX Record (Mail Exchange): This is responsible for your communication. It indicates which server should receive the emails sent to your corporate accounts.

 

•  TXT Record (Text): A versatile record that stores readable information. It is mainly used to verify domain ownership for external services (like Google or Facebook) and to configure anti-spam security measures (SPF and DKIM).

 

•  NS Record (Name Server): Determines which servers have the authority to manage and publish your domain's DNS information.

Note: If you are connecting an external service (such as an external email manager or a marketing platform), make sure to have the exact values provided by your provider on hand before making any changes.
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