Domain name servers

About this tool

Look up a domain name servers to verify which provider handles its DNS or investigate a recent change. Results depend on the DNS response available to the lookup service and may differ while cached changes propagate.
Available via the API.

Limits

Limited to 10 requests / day when used without registration.Get more when you sign up (it's free) or buy a plan.
Plan Free - 100 requests / month
Plan Plus - 1 000 requests / month
Plan Pro - 10 000 requests / month
Plan Max - 30 000 requests / monthLearn more about plans and pricing.

Tips

• Instantly look up domain name servers.
• Verify which name servers are configured for a domain.
• Check DNS configuration and troubleshoot DNS issues.
• Useful for verifying domain setup and DNS propagation.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are name servers?

  Name servers are servers responsible for answering DNS queries for a domain. They tell the internet which servers to contact for that domain's DNS records.

• What is this tool used for?

  This tool looks up the authoritative name servers configured for any domain, helping you verify which provider is managing the domain's DNS.

• Why would I need to check name servers?

  Checking name servers is useful when troubleshooting DNS issues, verifying a domain transfer, or confirming that a domain has been correctly pointed to a new hosting or DNS provider.

• How long does it take for name server changes to propagate?

  Name server changes can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours to propagate fully across the internet, depending on DNS caching.

• 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.

Something missing?

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