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What type of DNS records are used to direct emails to mail servers?
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What type of DNS records are used to direct emails to mail servers?

A.

A Record

B.

CNAME Record

C.

MX Record

D.

TXT Record

E.

None of the above

Correct option is C

MX (Mail Exchange) records are used in DNS to specify the mail servers responsible for receiving email messages for a domain. These records determine the path of email routing.
Important Key Points:
1. MX records are associated with domain names and point to the mail server's hostname.
2. They have a priority value, with lower numbers indicating higher priority.
Knowledge Booster:
· A Record: Maps a domain name to an IPv4 address.
· CNAME Record: Provides aliasing for a domain name.
· TXT Record: Stores text data for a domain, commonly used for verification and security.

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