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SSHFP ·Record

SSH Key Fingerprint

value 44activeRFC 4255

Quick facts

TypeSSHFP

Value44

Statusactive

MeaningSSH Key Fingerprint

SpecificationRFC 4255

Purpose

What does a SSHFP record do?

SSH Key Fingerprint

SSHFP is one of the DNS resource record (RR) types defined by RFC 4255.

Example

example.com. 3600 IN SSHFP 4 2 123456789abcdef67890123456789abcdef67890123456789abcdef1234567890

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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