---
name: "Net::LDNS::RR::SOA"
section: "3pm"
platform: "linux"
package: "libnet-ldns-perl"
version: "0.75-7+b4"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/Net::LDNS::RR::SOA"
---

# Net::LDNS::RR::SOA(3pm)

Type SOA record

## NAME

Net::LDNS::RR::SOA - Type SOA record

## DESCRIPTION

A subclass of Net::LDNS::RR, so it has all the methods of that class available in addition to the ones documented here.

## METHODS

- **mname()**

  Returns the master server name.

- **rname()**

  Returns the contact mail address, in DNAME format.

- **serial()**

  Returns the serial number.

- **refresh()**

  - **retry()**

  - **refresh()**

  - **minimum()**

  Returns the respective timing values from the record.