Overview of DNS Records
The Domain Name System (DNS) maps human-friendly web addresses to server IP addresses and mail exchangers. Managing your DNS records is simple through the iTec Client Portal.
Primary DNS Record Types
| Type | Function | Example Target |
|---|---|---|
| A Record | Points hostname to an IPv4 server address | 196.49.7.189 |
| AAAA Record | Points hostname to an IPv6 server address | 2001:db8::1 |
| CNAME | Alias pointing one domain to another | www.example.com → example.com |
| MX Record | Directs mail traffic to email server | mail.example.com (Priority 10) |
| TXT Record | Verification strings, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC | v=spf1 include:itechost.rw ~all |
Adding or Updating DNS Records
- Log in to your Client Portal and go to My Domains.
- Click Manage DNS next to your active domain.
- Select Record Type, enter Host/Name, TTL, and Value, then click Save DNS Zone.