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Authoritative DNS Server

How authoritative DNS servers supply the final IP for Stripchat domains.

Definition​

An authoritative DNS server hosts the definitive DNS records for a domain. When recursive resolvers reach it, the server replies with the canonical IP address (A/AAAA), CNAME, or other records configured by the domain owner.

Why it matters​

  • Reliable destination: If Stripchat updates infrastructure, the authoritative server is where the new IPs live; stale or poisoned entries break access.
  • Attack surface: Censors sometimes target authoritative servers to tamper with answers or return NXDOMAIN responses.
  • Custom routing: When you self-host mirrors, you control the authoritative server to point users at working endpoints.

Tips​

  1. Query authoritative servers directly with dig stripchat.com @ns1.example.com to verify you're receiving unmodified answers.
  2. Monitor for DNSSEC signatures - Stripchat or its mirrors should sign zones so resolvers can detect tampering.
  3. If running your own zone, restrict zone transfers and require TSIG to prevent unauthorized copies.