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NSEC3 ·Record

NSEC3

value 50activeRFC 5155

Quick facts

TypeNSEC3

Value50

Statusactive

MeaningNSEC3

SpecificationRFC 5155, RFC 9077

Purpose

What does a NSEC3 record do?

NSEC3

NSEC3 is one of the DNS resource record (RR) types defined by RFC 5155, RFC 9077.

Example

example.com. 3600 IN NSEC3 1 1 12 AABBCCDD 2T7B4G4VSA5SMI47K61MV5BV1A22DSJR A RRSIG

Related record types

Frequently asked questions

Used for DNS resolution and zone configuration.

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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