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a host address

value 1activeRFC 1035

Quick facts

TypeA
Value1
Statusactive
Meaninga host address
SpecificationRFC 1035

Purpose

What does a A record do?

a host address

A is one of the DNS resource record (RR) types defined by RFC 1035.

Example

example.com. 3600 IN A 93.184.216.34

Related record types

AAAA
IP6 Address
PTR
a domain name pointer
CNAME
the canonical name for an alias

Common uses

  • Point a domain at an IPv4 address
  • Host resolution
  • Server routing

Frequently asked questions

What does a A record do?

Point a domain at an IPv4 address, Host resolution, Server routing

Where do I add a A record?

In the DNS management panel of your registrar or DNS provider (for example Cloudflare or Route53).

Sources & standards

Updated 2026-09-13

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Related record types

AAAA
IP6 Address
PTR
a domain name pointer
CNAME
the canonical name for an alias

Related ports

53
DNS

DNS Records

DNS Records

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