DNSKEY
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Purpose
DNSKEY
DNSKEY is one of the DNS resource record (RR) types defined by RFC 4034.
Example
example.com. 3600 IN DNSKEY 257 3 13 aWf9qN6x...
Related record types
Common uses
Frequently asked questions
Publish zone signing keys, DNSSEC validation
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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