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A ·Record

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

Common uses

Frequently asked questions

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

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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