Zone File

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A text file that contains all the DNS records for a domain.
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A text file that contains all the DNS records for a domain. Zone files are stored on nameservers and define how DNS queries for the domain should be answered.

Use this term when analyzing domain availability, DNS setup, and registry/registrar workflows in DomScan.

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