DNS Lookup

Lookup DNS records for any domain including A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, and SOA records with detailed information.

DNS Lookup

Lookup DNS records for any domain

💡 DNS Record Types

Common Record Types:
  • A: Maps domain to IPv4 address
  • AAAA: Maps domain to IPv6 address
  • CNAME: Creates alias for another domain
  • MX: Specifies mail exchange servers
Additional Types:
  • NS: Authoritative name servers
  • TXT: Text records for verification
  • SOA: Start of Authority record
  • TTL: Time To Live (cache duration)

About DNS Lookup

DNS Record Types:

  • A Records: IPv4 address mappings
  • AAAA Records: IPv6 address mappings
  • CNAME Records: Canonical name aliases
  • MX Records: Mail exchange servers
  • NS Records: Name server information
  • TXT Records: Text records and verification
  • SOA Records: Start of Authority information
  • TTL Values: Time-to-live cache duration

Common Applications:

  • Website Troubleshooting: Diagnose DNS issues
  • Email Setup: Configure MX records properly
  • Domain Migration: Verify DNS propagation
  • Security Analysis: Check for malicious records
  • Performance Optimization: Analyze TTL values
  • CDN Configuration: Verify CNAME setups
  • SEO Verification: Check domain verification records
  • Network Administration: DNS infrastructure management

💡 Pro Tips:

• Lower TTL values allow faster DNS changes
• Multiple A records provide load balancing
• TXT records are used for domain verification
• Check all record types for complete DNS picture