A Record

An A record (Address Record) is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) entry that links a website's domain name, like www.example.com, to its corresponding IP address, such as 192.168.1.1. This connection allows internet browsers to find and access the website's server. Think of it as a phone book entry that translates a memorable domain name into a numerical IP address needed for communication over the internet. Without A records, domain names wouldn't resolve to the correct servers, making websites inaccessible by their simple names.