DNS Lookup
Looking up records…
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What is DNS Lookup
A DNS lookup asks the internet's phone book what a domain points to. This tool queries the live DNS records for any domain and shows the answer the way a resolver sees it: the record value, its type, and how long it stays cached (TTL). It reads directly from Cloudflare's public resolver, so you get the current authoritative answer, not a stale local cache.
How to use
- Type a domain name, like example.com, into the field.
- Pick the record type you want (A for the IP address, MX for mail servers, TXT for SPF and verification records, and so on).
- Press Look Up to fetch the live records.
- Read the values, their TTL, and copy the whole set with one click.
When to use it
Just changed where your domain points and want to confirm it took effect? Enter the domain, pick A, and check the IP against the one your host gave you. The tool is handy for debugging email delivery (look up MX and TXT for SPF, DKIM and DMARC), verifying a domain for Google or a mail provider, or checking which name servers a site uses before a migration.
Frequently asked questions
What DNS record types can I look up?
A and AAAA (IPv4 and IPv6 addresses), MX (mail servers), TXT (SPF, DKIM, DMARC and verification strings), CNAME (aliases), NS (name servers), SOA (zone authority) and CAA (certificate authority rules).
Why does it say no records were found?
The domain resolves but has no record of the type you asked for. A domain with no MX record, for example, is not set up to receive email. Try another type, like A or NS, to confirm the domain is live.
Does the result reflect recent DNS changes?
It reads the current answer from Cloudflare's resolver, but DNS changes propagate gradually as caches expire. The TTL shown tells you how long a record can be cached, so a recent change may take up to that long to appear everywhere.
Can I share this tool with my inputs pre-filled?
Yes. The URL updates automatically as you look up a domain. Copy it from the address bar or use the Copy link button, and anyone who opens the link will see the same lookup ready to run.
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