DNS Lookup
Check DNS Records
Perform a full DNS lookup to check A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS, and SOA records for any domain
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DNS Lookup?
A DNS (Domain Name System) lookup is the process of translating a human-readable domain name (like example.com) into a machine-readable IP address. It also fetches other important records like email server configurations (MX) and text verification records (TXT).
What are A and AAAA records?
An 'A' record points a domain name to an IPv4 address, which is the standard IP address format. An 'AAAA' record points a domain to an IPv6 address, which is the newer, longer format designed to handle the growing number of devices on the internet.
What is an MX record used for?
MX (Mail Exchange) records direct incoming emails to your domain's email servers. Without properly configured MX records, you will not be able to receive emails at your custom domain.
Why do I need a TXT record?
TXT records hold text information for sources outside your domain. They are most commonly used for domain ownership verification (like Google Search Console) and email security policies (like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC) to prevent spam and spoofing.
What is a CNAME record?
A CNAME (Canonical Name) record aliases one name to another. For example, you might use a CNAME to point 'www.example.com' to 'example.com' so that both addresses load the exact same website without maintaining two separate IP records.