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DNS Lookup

Query DNS records for any domain name.

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Common DNS Record Types

A Record

Maps a domain name to an IPv4 address.

AAAA Record

Maps a domain name to an IPv6 address.

MX Record

Specifies the mail servers responsible for receiving email.

TXT Record

Contains arbitrary text data, often used for verification (SPF, DKIM).

NS Record

Lists the authoritative name servers for a domain.

CNAME Record

Aliases one domain name to another domain name.

SOA Record

Contains administrative info about the DNS zone.

ANY

Attempts to retrieve all available record types.

Professional Diagnostic

Why check DNS records?

DNS (Domain Name System) is the backbone of the internet, translating human-readable domain names into IP addresses. Checking DNS records is crucial for:

  • ✅ Verifying domain ownership
  • ✅ Troubleshooting email delivery
  • ✅ Checking propagation progress
  • ✅ Auditing security records (SPF/DMARC)