Enter a domain
Type a clean domain name such as example.com. The tool removes common URL parts and blocks invalid or unsafe input.
Free Domain & Hosting Tool
Free DNS lookup tool for checking domain records.
Check DNS records for any domain, including A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SOA and CAA records. Use this DNS checker to troubleshoot website, email, nameserver and domain configuration issues.
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✓ Browser-based lookup
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DNS Lookup
Enter a domain name, choose a DNS record type, and check the current public DNS result.
DNS results
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How the DNS lookup tool works.
DNS is the system that connects your domain name to the right website, email provider, verification records and nameservers. This tool checks public DNS records so you can quickly spot common setup problems.
Choose a record
Select the DNS record type you want to check, such as A records for websites, MX records for email or TXT records for SPF and verification.
Review results
See the public DNS response, TTL values and returned record data in a clean format that is easier to read while troubleshooting.
Check the DNS records that matter most.
DNS issues can cause websites to load from the wrong server, email delivery to fail, SSL validation to break or domain verification to stop working. A quick DNS lookup helps confirm what the public internet currently sees.
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A and AAAA records
Check where a domain points for IPv4 and IPv6 website traffic.
MX records
Confirm which mail servers handle email for the domain.
TXT records
Review SPF, DKIM, DMARC and domain verification records.
NS and CNAME records
Check nameserver delegation and domain alias records.
Useful for hosting, domains and email troubleshooting.
Use this DNS checker when moving a website, setting up email, changing nameservers, connecting a domain to hosting or verifying DNS changes after an update.
Website pointing checks
Use A and AAAA lookups to confirm whether your domain points to the expected web server IP address.
Email setup checks
Use MX and TXT lookups to troubleshoot email routing, SPF records, domain verification and common deliverability issues.
Nameserver checks
Use NS lookups to confirm which nameservers are authoritative for your domain after a DNS or hosting change.
DNS lookup FAQ.
Quick answers about DNS records, propagation, email records and domain troubleshooting.
What is a DNS lookup?
A DNS lookup checks the public DNS records connected to a domain name. These records tell browsers, mail servers and other services where to send traffic for that domain.
Which DNS records should I check first?
For website issues, start with A, AAAA, CNAME and NS records. For email issues, start with MX and TXT records because they often control mail routing, SPF, DKIM, DMARC and verification settings.
Why does my DNS change not show yet?
DNS changes can take time to appear publicly because resolvers cache old records based on TTL values. Some changes appear quickly, while nameserver and email changes may take longer.
Can this tool fix DNS records?
No. This tool checks public DNS results only. To change records, edit DNS inside your domain registrar, Cloudflare account, hosting control panel or DNS provider.
Where can I learn more about hosting and DNS?
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