A PTR record (also known as a Pointer record) is a type of DNS record used to map an IP address to a domain name. Most commonly, PTR (“Pointer”) records are used for reverse DNS lookups, which map an IP address to a domain name for the purpose of verification and audit logging. The PTR record is usually associated with an A record, which maps the domain name to its associated IP address. The Pointer record is usually stored on the name server for the IP address’s reverse domain. To create a Pointer record, it’s necessary to configure the appropriate settings on the name server for the reverse domain. This may involve contacting the hosting provider sometimes, or if the settings are already available, it may include configuring the record directly. Check out more information about how to create a PTR record.