| Records | TTL | Class | Entries for |
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A |
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AAAA |
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NS |
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MX |
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SOA |
Email:Serial:Refresh:Retry:Expire:Minimum TTL: |
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TXT |
Run a full DNS lookup against any domain and retrieve A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, NS, and SOA records in one clean result. No command line needed — just type in the domain and go.
Checking DNS records is one of the most reliable ways to verify that recent changes have propagated correctly. Use our lookup tool to confirm your records match what you've configured at your registrar or DNS provider.
MX and TXT records are critical for email delivery. Use our DNS Lookup tool to verify your MX routing, SPF policies, DKIM keys, and DMARC settings are correctly published and publicly visible.
FAQS
What is a DNS lookup and what does it do?
DNS (Domain Name System) translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses that computers use to connect. A DNS lookup queries the DNS records associated with a domain so you can see how it's configured and where its traffic is being directed.
What types of DNS records can I look up?
Our tool supports all standard record types: A records (IPv4 address), AAAA records (IPv6), MX records (mail servers), CNAME records (aliases), TXT records (SPF, DKIM, verification codes), NS records (name servers), and SOA records (zone authority data).
How long does DNS propagation take after making changes?
DNS propagation typically takes anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours, depending on the TTL (time-to-live) value set on your records and how quickly global DNS resolvers update their caches. Most changes are visible within a couple of hours.
Why do I need to check MX records?
MX records tell the internet where to deliver emails sent to your domain. If your MX records are misconfigured or missing, incoming email will fail. Checking them with our DNS Lookup tool is a quick way to confirm your email routing is correctly set up.
Can I use DNS lookup to diagnose a website that's down?
Yes, it's one of the first steps. Checking the A record will tell you which IP address the domain is pointing to. If the IP is wrong or the record is missing, that's a strong indicator the DNS configuration is the source of the problem.
What's the difference between NS records and MX records?
NS (Name Server) records specify which DNS servers are authoritative for a domain — they handle all DNS queries for that domain. MX records only deal with email routing, pointing to the mail servers that accept incoming messages for the domain.