DNS records explained
A, CNAME, MX and TXT, and where to set them.
| A | Points a name to the server's IPv4 address (shown in the control panel Account Summary). |
|---|---|
| CNAME | Makes one name an alias of another, e.g. www → yourdomain.com. |
| MX | Where your email is delivered: mx.stackmail.com. |
| TXT | Verification and email security: SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Google verification. |
Using ShaneHub nameservers? We manage the records for you; add custom ones in your control panel's DNS settings. DNS elsewhere? Add the records at your DNS provider.
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