What are DNS record types?

Common DNS record types: A (IPv4 address), AAAA (IPv6 address), MX (mail server), NS (name server), TXT (text records for SPF, DKIM), CNAME (alias), SOA (start of authority), and PTR (reverse DNS). Each serves different purposes.

How do I check if DNS is configured correctly?

Check A records point to correct IPs, MX records show mail servers, TXT records have SPF/DKIM for email security, NS records show authoritative nameservers. Missing or wrong records cause website or email issues.

Why might DNS lookup fail?

DNS lookup fails if: domain doesn't exist, DNS servers are down, domain is newly registered (not propagated), or firewall blocks queries. Some domains use DNSSEC or privacy protection that limits information available.

DNS Lookup - Query DNS Records

Domain Name

Query DNS records including A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME, and SOA for any domain. Uses Google DNS API for reliable results.

What is DNS Lookup Tool?

DNS Lookup queries DNS servers to retrieve domain records. DNS (Domain Name System) translates domain names to IP addresses and stores various record types. This tool queries A (IPv4), AAAA (IPv6), MX (mail), NS (nameserver), TXT (text), CNAME (alias), and SOA (authority) records for any domain using Google DNS API for reliable results.

How to Use

Enter domain name (e.g., example.com)
Click Lookup DNS to query records
View results for each record type
Check A/AAAA records for IP addresses
Review MX records for mail servers
Copy records for documentation or debugging

Why Use This Tool?

Query 7 DNS record types in one request

View complete DNS configuration for any domain

Verify IP addresses and mail server setup

Check TXT records for SPF, DKIM, verification

Identify nameservers and SOA authority

Copy records in formatted text for reports

Tips & Best Practices

A records show IPv4 addresses (website hosting)
AAAA records show IPv6 addresses
MX records reveal mail server priority
TXT records contain SPF, DKIM, domain verification
NS records identify authoritative nameservers
SOA shows primary nameserver and zone info

Frequently Asked Questions

What DNS record types are queried?

A (IPv4 address), AAAA (IPv6 address), MX (mail exchange with priority), NS (nameserver), TXT (text records - SPF, DKIM, verification), CNAME (canonical name/alias), SOA (start of authority - zone primary NS, admin email, serial, timers). All queried simultaneously.

What does MX priority mean?

MX priority (or preference) determines mail server order. Lower numbers = higher priority. Mail tries lowest priority first. 10, 20, 30 means try server with priority 10 first, then 20 if failed. Multiple servers provide backup mail delivery.

What are TXT records used for?

TXT records store text data. Common uses: SPF ( Sender Policy Framework - authorized mail servers), DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail - email signing), DMARC (mail policy), domain verification (Google, Microsoft, social media), ownership verification, and arbitrary text data.

What is a CNAME record?

CNAME (Canonical Name) creates an alias pointing to another domain. www.example.com CNAME example.com means www redirects to main domain. CNAMEs can't coexist with other records (no A record on same subdomain). Used for subdomain aliases, CDN integration.

How accurate are these results?

Results come from Google DNS (8.8.8.8), a reliable public DNS resolver. DNS records may vary by region or DNS provider (DNS propagation delays). For authoritative results, query domain's nameservers directly. This tool provides standard public DNS view.

Why might records show 'No records found'?

Domain doesn't have that record type configured. Most domains lack AAAA (IPv6). Some domains lack MX (no email). CNAME only on subdomains, not root domain. TXT often absent on simple domains. SOA always exists for valid domains. Empty is normal for unused types.

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