Domain DNS Records

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About this tool

Look up common DNS records for a domain, including A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SOA, SRV, PTR, and CAA where available. Review website, email, and verification settings or troubleshoot configuration. Results depend on records published by the domain and the resolver response.
Available via the API.

Limits

Limited to 10 requests / day when used without registration.
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Plan Free - 100 requests / month
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Plan Max - 30 000 requests / month
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Tips

  • A records map domain names to IPv4 addresses (e.g., 192.168.1.1).
  • AAAA records map domain names to IPv6 addresses for modern internet protocol support.
  • CNAME records create aliases pointing one domain name to another canonical domain name.
  • MX records specify mail servers responsible for receiving emails for the domain.
  • TXT records store text information used for domain verification, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication.
  • NS records identify authoritative name servers responsible for the domain's DNS resolution.
  • SOA records contain administrative information about the domain zone.
  • SRV records specify service locations, protocols, and ports for specific services.
  • PTR records enable reverse DNS lookups, mapping IP addresses back to domain names.
  • CAA records control which Certificate Authorities can issue SSL/TLS certificates for your domain.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are DNS records?

    DNS records are entries in a domain's DNS zone that define how the domain behaves, such as which server hosts its website, which servers handle its email, and how it can be verified.

  • What record types does this tool check?

    The tool retrieves common record types including A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SOA, SRV, PTR, and CAA records for any domain.

  • Why would I look up TXT records?

    TXT records are often used for domain verification and email authentication methods such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, so checking them helps confirm a domain is configured correctly.

  • Why do DNS changes take time to appear?

    DNS records are cached by servers around the world for a period defined by their TTL (time to live) value, so changes may not be visible everywhere immediately.

  • Do I need an account to use this tool?

    No, you can perform a limited number of lookups without an account. Creating an account or upgrading your plan increases the number of lookups available.

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