---
title: "DNS record types and common values"
url: "https://inleed.com/helpcenter/dns-record-types"
language: "en"
updated: "2026-11-06"
category: "Domains and DNS"
type: "referens"
---

# DNS record types and common values

The most common DNS records and what they do. Use this page when a service asks you to add a DNS record and you want to know which type it is.

## Common record types

| Type | Used for |
| --- | --- |
| A | Points a name to an IPv4 address, for example your hosting’s. It’s in the [client area](https://login.inleed.net) on your hosting’s page. |
| AAAA | The same for IPv6. |
| CNAME | Points a name to another name. Not on `@`, and not where another record already exists. |
| MX | Where email goes, with a priority. Lowest number first. |
| TXT | Text, for example SPF, DKIM, DMARC and verification codes. |
| SRV | Services such as Teams or autodiscover. |
| CAA | Who may issue SSL certificates. |
| NS | The domain’s nameservers. |

## Good to know

- `@` means the domain itself. Otherwise you only enter the start of the name, for example `www`. If you enter the full name, the domain is added a second time.
- In the client area you don’t need to end the value with a dot, it’s added for you. In DirectAdmin a name in the value must end with a dot, for example `mail.yourdomain.com.`, or the domain is added a second time.
- If the domain uses Inleed’s nameservers, support can add the records for you. Email the records as text to [support](mailto:support@inleed.se) from the account’s registered email address or from the technical contact.

## Related guides

- [Add a DNS record](https://inleed.com/helpcenter/add-dns-record)
- [How long do DNS changes take to work?](https://inleed.com/helpcenter/how-long-dns-changes-take)
- [DNS records for Inleed email](https://inleed.com/helpcenter/email-dns-records)