The Motive Web Design Glossary
domain name system (DNS) server
A domain name system (DNS) server resolves a domain name to an internet protocol (IP) address.
For example, the domain name www.motive.co.nz
is resolved to the IP address 216.71.203.42.
You can access a website by typing either its domain name or the IP address into the address field of a web browser.
References and further reading
- DNS Watch
Free online tool that you can use to check your domain name details, including the time-to-live value (TTL). - How do I add DomainKeys/DKIM and Sender ID records to my DNS? (Campaign Monitor)
A DomainKey/DKIM or SenderID is used to verify email that is sent on your behalf from a different domain. For example email sent using mass email/direct marketing service provider with your email address as the sender.
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