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DNS Lookup Tool

Inspect domain name records instantly using secure DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH). Enter any domain or URL to begin.

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Enter a domain name above, choose a record type, and hit Lookup. We will query the records directly from your browser.

WHAT IS DNS?

The Domain Name System (DNS) acts as the phonebook of the internet. It translates human-friendly domain names (like google.com) into IP addresses (like 142.250.206.46) that computers use to identify each other on the network.

When you make a DNS lookup, you can inspect the individual records that configure how traffic, email, and security certificates are routed for that domain.

COMMON RECORD TYPES

A

Maps a domain name to an IPv4 address.

AAAA

Maps a domain name to an IPv6 address.

CNAME

Alias of one domain name to another (Canonical Name).

MX

Routes emails to specific mail servers (Mail Exchange).

TXT

Arbitrary text records, often used for SPF, DKIM, and domain verification.

NS

Defines the authoritative nameservers for a domain.

SOA

Start of Authority contains administrative info about the DNS zone.

CAA

Defines which Certificate Authorities are allowed to issue SSL certificates.

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Understanding the Domain Name System (DNS)

The Domain Name System acts as the phonebook of the internet. It translates human-friendly domain names like google.com into machine-readable IP addresses like 142.250.190.46. This allows browsers to locate web servers and establish connections.

DNS lookups query authoritative nameservers around the world. These queries return specific record types that define mail server destinations (MX), host aliases (CNAME), text parameters (TXT), and primary routing endpoints (A and AAAA).

DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) Resolvers

Traditional DNS requests are sent in plaintext, meaning third-party observers (such as internet service providers or public Wi-Fi administrators) can intercept, log, or even spoof the records you request.

This tool uses modern DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) protocols provided by Cloudflare and Google. By wrapping queries in standard encrypted HTTPS connections, lookups are completely private and secure against local tampering or interception.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a DNS Lookup?
A DNS (Domain Name System) lookup is the process by which a computer queries nameservers to translate a human-readable domain name (like example.com) into a machine-readable IP address (like 93.184.216.34) or other routing records.
What are the common types of DNS records?
Common DNS record types include: A records (maps hostnames to IPv4), AAAA records (maps hostnames to IPv6), CNAME records (alias mapping), MX records (directs mail servers), TXT records (arbitrary text, useful for domain verification and SPF/DKIM), and NS records (defines authoritative nameservers).
What does TTL mean in DNS results?
TTL stands for Time-to-Live. It is a value in seconds that instructs intermediate DNS resolvers (like your ISP or Google DNS) how long to cache the record's value before querying the authoritative nameservers again for updates.
How does DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) work?
DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) is a protocol for performing DNS lookups via the encrypted HTTPS protocol. This protects user privacy and prevents eavesdropping or tampering of DNS queries by encrypting the data exchanges between your browser and the DNS resolver.