DNS lookup

DNS stands for Domain Name System. It acts like a phone book for the internet, translating human-friendly domain names (like www.example.com) into machine-readable IP addresses (like 93.184.215.14). This process allows your computer to locate and connect to websites.

Using a DNS Lookup Tool helps you:

• View various DNS records associated with a domain, including A records, MX records, and CNAME records.
• Identify problems with your domain's DNS settings that might affect your website's availability.
• Gain insights into how a domain is configured and how it interacts with the internet.

Using our tool is simple! Just follow these steps:

• Type the domain name you want to check in the input box above. For example, example.com.
• After entering the domain, click the “Lookup” button to start the DNS query.
• The tool will display the DNS records for the domain, including information like:
  • A Record: The IPv4 address associated with the domain.
  • AAAA Record: The IPv6 address associated with the domain.
  • CNAME Record: Canonical name records for aliases.
  • MX Record: Mail exchange information for email services.
  • TXT Record: Text records containing additional information, often for verification and security.
  • NS Record: Name server records that specify the servers responsible for the domain's DNS.
  

Here's a quick overview of the most common DNS records you might see:

• A Record: Points a domain to an IPv4 address. It's the most common type of record.
• AAAA Record: Points a domain to an IPv6 address.
• CNAME Record: Redirects a domain to another domain (e.g., www to the main domain).
• MX Record: Specifies the mail servers for the domain.
• TXT Record: Contains text information, often used for verification, security purposes, and SPF/DKIM records.
• NS Record: Specifies the name servers responsible for the domain, determining which servers handle DNS queries for that domain.

• What is DNS?
• DNS Record Types Explained
• How DNS Works