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Q & A DNS Records · August 20, 2026

Can I have multiple A records for the same domain?

Yes. Multiple A records for the same hostname implement DNS-based load balancing and redundancy. When a resolver queries the domain, the DNS server returns all A records (usually shuffled), and the client typically uses the first one. This provides basic round-robin load distribution and fault tolerance if one IP goes down.

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DNS Record Types Explained: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and More
DNS records are the building blocks of how the internet resolves domain names to servers. Each record type has a specific job: routing web traffic, delivering email, proving domain ownership, or preventing spoofing.
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