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DNSKEY ·Record

DNSKEY

value 48activeRFC 4034

Quick facts

TypeDNSKEY

Value48

Statusactive

MeaningDNSKEY

SpecificationRFC 4034

Purpose

What does a DNSKEY record do?

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 2026-08-18

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