Check DNS Records

This tool displays DNS records for any domain, helping you analyze domain configurations and troubleshoot DNS-related issues.

View DNS Records for Any Domain
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Enter a domain name without http:// or https:// (e.g., google.com)
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About Check DNS Records Tool

What is the Check DNS Records Tool?

The Check DNS Records tool is a utility that allows you to view the DNS (Domain Name System) records for any domain. DNS is like the internet's phone book, translating human-readable domain names into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other. This tool helps you see all the different types of DNS records associated with a domain.

Types of DNS Records

  • A Record: Maps a domain name to an IPv4 address
  • AAAA Record: Maps a domain name to an IPv6 address
  • CNAME Record: Creates an alias from one domain to another
  • MX Record: Specifies mail servers responsible for accepting email
  • NS Record: Delegates a DNS zone to use the given authoritative name servers
  • TXT Record: Holds text information, often used for verification purposes
  • SOA Record: Contains administrative information about the DNS zone

When to Use This Tool

  • DNS Troubleshooting: Diagnose issues with domain name resolution
  • Email Configuration: Verify MX records are set up correctly
  • Domain Verification: Check TXT records used for domain ownership verification
  • Website Migration: Ensure DNS records are properly configured when moving to a new host
  • Security Analysis: Review DNS configuration for potential security issues

How It Works

When you enter a domain name, the tool performs DNS lookups for various record types using the server's DNS resolver. It then organizes and displays the results in an easy-to-read format, grouped by record type.

Privacy and Security

This tool performs DNS lookups on the server side, but does not store any information about the domains you check. Your queries are processed in real-time and are not logged or saved.