DNS Lookup Tool
Perform comprehensive DNS record lookups to verify domain configurations, troubleshoot email delivery, and check DNS propagation status instantly.
Enter a domain above to view DNS records
Supports A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, and more
Why Check DNS Records?
- Verify domain configuration and troubleshoot connectivity issues
- Check email server (MX) records for deliverability
- Validate SPF, DKIM, and DMARC TXT records
- Monitor DNS propagation after making changes
Understanding TTL Values
Time To Live (TTL) determines how long DNS resolvers cache your records. Lower values (300s/5min) allow faster propagation during changes, while higher values (86400s/24h) reduce server load.
Pro tip: Lower your TTL 24 hours before making DNS changes to ensure fast global propagation.
DNS Record Types Reference
A
A Record
IPv4 address mapping
AAAA
AAAA Record
IPv6 address mapping
CNAME
CNAME
Canonical name/alias
MX
MX Record
Mail exchange servers
TXT
TXT Record
Text verification/data
NS
NS Record
Name servers
SOA
SOA Record
Start of authority
PTR
PTR Record
Reverse DNS lookup
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DNS lookups and domain configuration
A DNS (Domain Name System) lookup is the process of querying DNS servers to translate human-readable domain names (like google.com) into machine-readable IP addresses (like 142.250.80.46). When you enter a domain, your query travels through recursive resolvers to root servers, TLD servers, and authoritative name servers to find the correct IP address.
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