What is a DNS Lookup?

A DNS Lookup is the process of querying DNS servers to find the IP address or other records associated with a domain name. It is essential for troubleshooting website connectivity and mail delivery.

Which DNS records can I check?

You can check A (IPv4), AAAA (IPv6), MX (Mail), TXT (Information/Security), NS (Nameserver), and CNAME (Canonical Name) records.

How long does DNS propagation take?

DNS changes can take anything from a few minutes to 48 hours to propagate globally, depending on the TTL (Time to Live) settings of the records.

Is my domain search history private?

We do not log or store your domain queries. Each lookup is performed fresh and the results are only shown to you in your current session.

Why would I use this over command line tools?

Our tool provides a visual comparison and easy-to-read formatting that makes complex DNS configurations simpler to understand than raw terminal output.

DNS Lookup

Single DNS Query

How to Use This DNS Lookup

1Enter the domain name you want to query in the search box.
2Select the specific record type or choose 'All' for a full scan.
3Click 'Lookup' to fetch the current DNS data.
4Analyze the results to verify your DNS configuration.

Features

✓Retrieve all DNS records (A, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME, etc.)
✓Identify nameservers and hosting providers
✓Real-time propagation check concepts
✓Clean, easy-to-read layout for complex DNS data
✓100% Free and browser-accessible

Understanding DNS Records

DNS (Domain Name System) is often called the 'phonebook of the internet'. It translates human-readable domains (like example.com) into IP addresses. Understanding your records is key to managing website uptime, setting up professional email with SPF/DKIM, and ensuring your site is accessible across the globe.