A records allow domain names to be translated into numerical IP addresses, which computers use to locate and communicate with each other over the Internet.
An A record, short for Address record, is a fundamental component of the Domain Name System (DNS). They allow a user-friendly domain name, like openprovider.com, to be translated into a numerical IP address, such as 192.0.2.1, which computers use to locate and communicate with each other over the Internet. This mapping is essential for directing traffic to the correct server hosting a website or service. A records are essential for the functionality of the DNS, as they enable the seamless conversion of human-readable domain names into the numerical addresses required for network communication.