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Domains · 6 min read ·
How to Set Up a CNAME Record (with Examples)
CNAME records alias one hostname to another — perfect for www, app platforms and verification. Here's how they work, when to use them, and the rules that bite people.
Domains · 3 min read ·
TTL in DNS explained: what that number really does
TTL is the little number next to every DNS record — and it controls how fast your changes take effect. Here's how to set it wisely.
Domains · 3 min read ·
DNS records explained: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX and TXT
Every domain runs on a handful of record types. Here's what each one does, with real examples, so you can read and edit DNS with confidence.
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