DNS Lookup

Look up six record types for a public hostname. Check addresses, mail routing and name-server records where available.

Use a hostname lookup to compare public DNS answers with the values you expected after a configuration change.

  • 100% free
  • No registration
  • Uses a server
  • Modern browser
  1. 1Enter details
  2. 2Adjust options
  3. 3View result

Your input is sent to a server or external service to complete this request. Avoid submitting sensitive information.

About DNS Lookup

Use a hostname lookup to compare public DNS answers with the values you expected after a configuration change.

Six record types

The report groups A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS and CNAME answers.

Result counts

Each group lists the number of returned entries.

How to use DNS Lookup

  1. 1

    Enter a hostname

    Use a public domain such as example.com.

  2. 2

    Run Lookup DNS

    Wait for the server resolver.

  3. 3

    Inspect the record groups

    Compare each record type with the expected configuration.

Formats and practical limits

Public hostname → grouped DNS answers

  • Results can be cached and differ from answers on another resolver.
  • Empty groups are possible. Resolver failures and timeouts can prevent a report.

Practical example

Enter example.com and inspect the A and AAAA groups without assuming either has a fixed answer.

Further reading

Frequently Asked Questions

1 answers
Can this show whether an address receives email?

MX records describe domain routing. They do not verify a mailbox.