DNS is the addressing system of the internet. Learn how it works and how SwishDNS keeps your domains fast, reliable, and always reachable.
DNS (Domain Name System) is like the internet’s phonebook. When you type a domain name like example.com into your browser, DNS converts that name into an IP address so your device knows which server to connect to.
203.0.113.10, you use simple names like example.com.When someone enters a domain name, their device performs a DNS lookup:
SwishDNS provides the authoritative DNS hosting for your domains — the source of truth that tells the internet where your services live.
If DNS is slow, misconfigured, or offline, your website or application can appear down even if your servers are healthy. A single wrong record can break email delivery, stop users reaching your site, or send traffic to the wrong place.
Get Started with SwishDNSMaps a domain or subdomain to an IPv4 address (e.g., 203.0.113.10).
Maps a domain or subdomain to an IPv6 address.
Creates an alias from one name to another. For example: www.example.com → example.com.
Specifies which mail servers are responsible for receiving email for your domain.
Stores text data. Commonly used for verification, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and other service-specific values.
Points to the authoritative nameservers for your domain — for example ns1.swishdns.net and ns2.swishdns.net.
SwishDNS gives you modern, resilient DNS hosting designed for real-world workloads — from small sites to large, multi-region deployments.
When you host your DNS with SwishDNS, you get the same core technology that powers SwishHost services — but with full control over your own domains.
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