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DNS Lookup Online

Query DNS records for any domain. Lookup A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS records online using Google DNS API.

Google DNS APIMultiple record typesFree to use
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How DNS Lookup Works

DNS (Domain Name System) translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on the network. This DNS lookup tool queries Google's public DNS API to retrieve various DNS record types for any domain. It's useful for troubleshooting DNS issues, verifying DNS configurations, and understanding how a domain is set up.

The tool supports common DNS record types: A records (IPv4 addresses), AAAA records (IPv6 addresses), MX records (mail servers), TXT records (text information), CNAME records (aliases), and NS records (name servers). Results include the record name, type, TTL (time-to-live), and data value.

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Frequently Asked Questions

DNS (Domain Name System) is the phonebook of the internet. It translates human-readable domain names like example.com into IP addresses like 93.184.216.34 that computers use to communicate with each other.

A records map domain names to IPv4 addresses. AAAA records map to IPv6 addresses. MX records specify mail servers for email delivery. TXT records store text information like SPF records. CNAME records create aliases. NS records specify authoritative name servers.

DNS lookup is useful for troubleshooting website issues, verifying DNS propagation after making changes, checking email configuration (MX records), and understanding how a domain is configured. It's essential for system administrators and developers.

TTL (Time To Live) specifies how long DNS servers should cache the record before refreshing it from the authoritative server. Lower TTL values mean changes propagate faster but increase DNS query load. Higher values reduce load but slow down propagation.

Yes, this tool queries Google's public DNS API (dns.google) to retrieve DNS records. The domain you enter is sent to Google's DNS service for lookup. This is the same service many devices use for DNS resolution.

Yes, you can lookup DNS records for any public domain. However, some domains may have restricted DNS configurations or may not return all record types due to security policies.

Common DNS fixes include clearing your DNS cache, changing your DNS server to Google DNS (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1), checking your domain's DNS configuration, and waiting for DNS propagation (can take up to 48 hours).

Yes. DNS Lookup is completely free with no hidden fees, no registration required, and no limits on usage. Perform as many DNS lookups as you need without any cost.