DNS Lookup Tool

About DNS Records

DNS (Domain Name System) records are instructions that live in authoritative DNS servers and provide information about a domain including what IP address is associated with that domain and how to handle requests for that domain.

  • A Record: Maps a domain to IPv4 address
  • AAAA Record: Maps a domain to IPv6 address
  • MX Record: Specifies mail servers for the domain
  • TXT Record: Holds text information, often used for verification
  • NS Record: Specifies authoritative nameservers
  • CNAME Record: Creates an alias from one domain to another
  • SOA Record: Contains administrative information about the zone