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DNS Record Types
Click each button to learn what each record type does:
Select a record type above
Click any button to see a description, real-world use case, and an example of that DNS record type.
2
Domain Type Explorer
Click each TLD to learn when and why it is used:
Select a domain type above
Click any button to see which organizations use that top-level domain and why it was created.
3
Create a DNS Record
How to Use This Simulator
- Select a Record Type from the dropdown — the form will show only the fields that record type needs.
- Enter a Domain Name without "http://" — example:
morainevalley.edu - Fill in the remaining fields, then click Create Record to add it to your zone table.
- Your records are also displayed as a zone file preview at the bottom — the actual format used by DNS servers.
Choose the DNS record type you want to create
e.g., morainevalley.edu or www.example.com
4
DNS Zone — Created Records
| # | Type | Domain Name | TTL | Details / Value | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No records yet — use the form above to create your first DNS record. | |||||
5
Zone File Preview (standard BIND format)
; Zone file will appear here as you create records.
; This is the format real DNS servers read.
;
; <name> <TTL> IN <TYPE> <value>