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How the web works

Domain Name System

A distributed lookup system that connects domain names with records, including addresses and mail-related information. Nameservers answer for a domain's configured records; different record types serve different purposes.

You might see: DNS, DNS records, nameserver

In a real project

A visitor enters the workshop's domain. DNS helps locate its website destination, while separate records describe how mail for that domain is handled.

A common mistake

Replacing unrelated records while connecting a website. Preserve mail and verification records, and check the exact name and record type being changed.

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Put it into practice

These lessons open through your account. Your kit determines which are available.

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