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However, there is no difference in functionality between the records _domainconnect.1and1.com and _domainconnect.ionos.com.</p> </section> <section id="c214768" class="sheet__section "> <p class="content-paragraph">This <a href="https://admin.help.server.lan/domains/glossary-important-terms-and-topics-explained/dns-settings/" target="_self" class="link-lookup reveal-title-by-hover oao-pi-open-in-flyin" title="Look up">DNS</a> record simplifies the connection between a domain at IONOS and an external website, externally hosted service, or e-shop provider via the Domain Connect protocol. The protocol is an open standard which allows an automatic connection between a domain and an external website.</p> </section> <section id="c214770" class="sheet__section sheet__section--warning"> <p class="content-paragraph">The record <strong>_domainconnect</strong> has no adverse effect on your other existing DNS settings. You can use other CNAME records at any time. 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