DNS Lookup Tool

Resolve domain names to IP addresses and fetch DNS records (A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, etc.). Perfect for network diagnostics, domain analysis, and troubleshooting DNS issues.

Popular Domains

DNS Record Types Guide

CNAME Record

Creates alias pointing to another domain

NS Record

Specifies authoritative name servers

SOA Record

Start of Authority record with zone info

PTR Record

Reverse DNS lookup (IP to domain)

DNS Best Practices

✓ Recommendations

  • • Use multiple DNS providers for redundancy
  • • Set appropriate TTL values (300-3600 seconds)
  • • Monitor DNS response times regularly
  • • Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records
  • • Use CDN with DNS load balancing
  • • Keep DNS records up to date
  • • Use meaningful subdomain names
  • • Implement DNS security measures

✗ Common Issues

  • • Long DNS propagation delays
  • • Single point of failure
  • • Incorrect MX record priorities
  • • Missing A/AAAA records
  • • Wildcard DNS misconfigurations
  • • Outdated or orphaned records
  • • DNS cache poisoning vulnerabilities
  • • Lack of monitoring and alerting

DNS Troubleshooting Tips

DNS Resolution Issues

Check if domain resolves to correct IP addresses. Look for missing A or AAAA records, verify TTL settings, and ensure DNS servers are responding properly.

Email Delivery Problems

Verify MX records are properly configured with correct priorities. Check for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to prevent email delivery issues.

Website Loading Issues

Ensure A records point to correct server IPs. Check CNAME records for subdomains, verify CDN configuration, and monitor DNS response times.

Propagation Delays

DNS changes can take 24-48 hours to propagate globally. Use lower TTL values before making changes, and test from multiple locations and DNS providers.

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