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Query DNS records and domain resolution information including A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, and CNAME records
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Fill in the form, run the tool, and review the result in one place.
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Tool usage guide
The DNS Query Tool allows you to perform real-time lookups for domain records, providing instant visibility into how your domain is configured across the internet. Whether you are troubleshooting connectivity or verifying DNS propagation, this utility retrieves accurate A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, and CNAME records with ease.
Background
The company recently switched email providers and users are reporting missing incoming mail.
Problem
Need to confirm that the MX records are correctly pointing to the new mail server.
How to use
Enter the domain name, select 'MX' from the record type dropdown, and run the query.
Outcome
The tool displays the current MX records, allowing the admin to identify that the old provider's records were still active.
Background
A client's website is unreachable after a recent DNS update.
Problem
Determine if the domain is resolving to the correct server IP address.
How to use
Enter the domain name and select 'A' record type to see the current IPv4 mapping.
Outcome
The output shows the domain is still resolving to the old server's IP, confirming a propagation delay or configuration error.
An A record maps a domain name to its corresponding IPv4 address.
Yes, you can input a custom nameserver address in the optional field to perform a targeted lookup.
A CNAME record maps an alias domain name to the true or canonical domain name.
DNS changes can take time to propagate globally due to TTL (Time to Live) settings on cached records.
A records are for IPv4 addresses, while AAAA records are for IPv6 addresses.