Matt Segal 4/13/2020

DNS for beginners: how to give your site a domain name

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This article provides a beginner-friendly introduction to the Domain Name System (DNS). It explains core concepts like A records and CNAMEs, and offers a step-by-step guide on how to point a domain name to an IP address or another domain, helping new web developers navigate domain setup with common providers.

DNS for beginners: how to give your site a domain name

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