Hierarchical Host Identity Tag
Quick facts
Purpose
Hierarchical Host Identity Tag
HHIT is one of the DNS resource record (RR) types defined by RFC 9886.
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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