What Are NAPTR Records?

A NAPTR record is a DNS record that allows you to set rules for how your website processes requests.

When do I use an NAPTR record?

NAPTR records, short for Naming Authority Pointer, is a type of record that allows you to set dynamic rules for how your website processes requests. This type of record is especially useful to websites that provide internet telephony services. You find a detailed explanation of NAPTR records on its `standards page<https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc2915>`_.

You can also learn more about NAPTR records on the relevant wikipedia page.