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DNS Lookup Tool - Check DNS Records Instantly

Professional DNS checker to query A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, NS, and SOA records for any domain. Get instant DNS lookup results with detailed nameserver information and TTL values.

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002 QUICK EXAMPLES
004 RECORD TYPES REFERENCE
A IPv4 address record
AAAA IPv6 address record
CNAME Canonical name (alias)
MX Mail exchange record
NS Name server record
TXT Text record (SPF, DKIM, etc.)
SOA Start of authority
PTR Pointer record (reverse DNS)
005 ABOUT DNS LOOKUP

What is DNS Lookup?

DNS lookup is the process of querying the Domain Name System (DNS) to retrieve information about a domain name. Our DNS lookup tool allows you to check DNS records for any domain, including A records (IPv4 addresses), AAAA records (IPv6 addresses), MX records (mail servers), CNAME records (aliases), TXT records (text information), and NS records (nameservers).

Why Use a DNS Checker?

A DNS checker is essential for network administrators, web developers, and IT professionals who need to:

  • Verify DNS propagation after making changes to DNS records
  • Troubleshoot email delivery by checking MX records and SPF/DKIM configurations
  • Diagnose connectivity issues by verifying A and AAAA records
  • Audit domain configuration to ensure proper nameserver setup
  • Monitor DNS changes and track TTL (Time To Live) values

Understanding DNS Record Types

A Record Lookup: Returns the IPv4 address associated with a domain name. This is the most common DNS record type used to point domain names to web servers.

MX Records: Specify mail exchange servers responsible for receiving email for a domain. Essential for email configuration and troubleshooting.

CNAME Lookup: Reveals canonical name aliases that point one domain to another. Commonly used for subdomains and CDN configurations.

TXT Records: Store text information for various purposes including SPF (email authentication), DKIM (email signing), and domain verification.

Nameserver Lookup: Identifies the authoritative DNS servers responsible for a domain's DNS records.

How to Use This DNS Lookup Tool

  1. Enter the domain name you want to query (e.g., example.com)
  2. Select the specific DNS record type or choose "Lookup All Records"
  3. Click the Lookup button to retrieve the DNS information
  4. Review the results including record data and TTL values
  5. Copy any DNS record data to your clipboard for further analysis

Our DNS lookup tool uses DNS over HTTPS (DoH) for secure and reliable queries, ensuring your DNS lookups are private and accurate. Perfect for domain DNS verification, nameserver lookup, and comprehensive DNS record analysis.

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