Knowledge Base

What is DNS?

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the phonebook of the internet. It translates human-readable domain names (like example.com) into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on the network. DNS records include A (IPv4 address), AAAA (IPv6 address), MX (mail exchange), NS (nameserver), CNAME (canonical name), and TXT (text) records.

Types of DNS Records

A Record: Maps a domain to an IPv4 address. MX Record: Specifies mail servers responsible for receiving email. NS Record: Delegates a domain to authoritative nameservers. CNAME Record: Aliases one domain to another. TXT Record: Holds arbitrary text data, often used for verification and security (SPF, DKIM).

What is a Hosting Provider?

A hosting provider is a company that provides server space, technology, and services needed to host websites. Examples include Cloudflare, AWS, Google Cloud, Hetzner, and Microsoft Azure. Providers offer various services from simple shared hosting to complex cloud infrastructure.

How to Interpret Hosting Reports

Our reports show three main sections: Webserver (the server serving the website), Nameserver (DNS infrastructure), and Mailserver (email handling). Each section shows the provider name, country location, and IP addresses. Multiple records in the nameserver or mailserver section indicate redundancy and load balancing.