Authoritative DNS Server
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An authoritative DNS server holds the original, definitive [[dns|DNS]] records for a zone. Unlike recursive [[dns-resolver|resolvers]] that query other servers, authoritative servers provide final answers because they are the source of truth for a domain's records.
Example
When you configure DNS records at your hosting provider, you're updating data on their authoritative DNS servers.
Referenced in Guides
DNS Configuration