Records Nameservers TTL

DNS lookup

Run a clean DNS query for a domain or IP and view record sets in a copy-friendly layout. Useful for debugging propagation, mail routing, and service cutovers.

Record sets
A/AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SOA
Resolver view
See what a typical resolver would return
Shareable
Output structured for tickets and audits

Lookup

Query a record type for a domain, hostname, or IP (reverse lookups use PTR).

Use www.example.com for host-specific records and example.com for mail/TXT.
Results below show an example response to demonstrate the layout. This tool will be wired up next.

Results

Example output formatted for quick reading and sharing.

Query
A for example.com via system resolver.
TTL 300s 2 answers

Answers

A
193.184.216.34
293.184.216.35

Authority

NS
  • ns1.example.net
  • ns2.example.net

How to interpret

What the most common records are used for.

A / AAAA
Maps a hostname to IPv4/IPv6. Multiple answers usually indicate load balancing or redundancy.
MX
Mail routing. Lower priority value wins; hostnames should resolve to A/AAAA.
TXT
Used for verification and email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC). Small syntax errors break delivery.

FAQ

Quick answers to common questions.

Why do different tools show different answers?
Resolvers cache results based on TTL and may be using different upstreams. Propagation and caching can make answers look inconsistent.
What’s the best record type to start with?
For websites: A/AAAA and CNAME. For email: MX and TXT.
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