WHOIS and DNS Lookup

You can try google.com or wikipedia.org or web.dev to view their DNS records.

Related FAQs

How do DNS record lookup tools help users verify settings?

The primary function of these DNS record lookup tool is to perform DNS record lookups. They retrieve various types of DNS records for a given domain such as A records (IPv4 address), AAAA records (IPv6 address), CNAME records (canonical name), MX records (mail exchange), TXT records (text records containing additional information), and more. Users can quickly verify the correctness of their DNS settings.

What is A record?

An A record (Address record) is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record used to map a domain name to its corresponding IPv4 address. DNS is a hierarchical system that translates human-readable domain names (like www.example.com) into machine-readable IP addresses (like 192.0.2.1). A records are essential for directing traffic to the correct server hosting a website or any other online service.

What is AAAA record?

An AAAA record (pronounced as "quad-A record") is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record used to map a domain name to its corresponding IPv6 address. While the A record maps a domain name to an IPv4 address the AAAA record performs a similar function for IPv6 addresses.

What is MX record?

MX record (Mail Exchange record) is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record used to specify the mail servers responsible for receiving email messages for a domain. In other words MX records are used to direct email traffic to the correct email servers based on the domain name in the recipient's email address.

What is NS record?

NS record (Name Server record) is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record used to specify the authoritative name servers for a domain. These authoritative name servers are responsible for providing the DNS information (such as IP address mappings) for the domain and its subdomains.

What is TXT record?

TXT record (Text record) is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record used to store human-readable text data associated with a domain or subdomain. It is a flexible record that can contain various types of information and its primary purpose is to provide additional descriptive data about the domain.

What is SOA record?

SOA record (Start of Authority record) is a fundamental and critical type of DNS (Domain Name System) record in a DNS zone. It is used to provide essential administrative information about a DNS zone including the primary authoritative name server for the zone the contact email address of the zone administrator and various timers that control how long other DNS servers should cache the zone's information.

What is CNAME record?

A CNAME record (Canonical Name record) is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record used to create an alias or a pointer from one domain name to another. It allows multiple domain names to resolve to the same IP address or canonical domain name simplifying DNS management and providing a way to set up different hostnames for the same server.

What is PTR record?

PTR record (Pointer record) is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record used for reverse DNS lookups. While most DNS records map domain names to IP addresses (forward DNS resolution) the PTR record does the opposite; it maps IP addresses to domain names (reverse DNS resolution). It is mainly used for verifying the ownership and authenticity of an IP address and is commonly used in email servers and anti-spam mechanisms.

What is HINFO record?

HINFO record (Host Information record) is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record used to store information about the hardware and operating system of a host (computer) associated with a domain. It was introduced in RFC 1035 as a way to provide basic system information for a domain's host but its usage has been limited over time and it is not commonly used in modern DNS configurations.

What is SRV record?

SRV record (Service record) is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record used to define the location of specific services or servers within a domain. It was introduced in RFC 2782 to allow more flexible and efficient service discovery on the internet. SRV records are particularly useful in scenarios where multiple services, such as email, VoIP, or instant messaging, are hosted on different servers within the same domain.

What is NAPTR record?

NAPTR record (Naming Authority Pointer) is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record used to store regular expression-based mappings of domain names to other domain names or URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) schemes. It was introduced in RFC 3403 as part of the ENUM (Telephone Number Mapping) standard which allows telephone numbers to be mapped to domain names for use in Voice over IP (VoIP) applications and other telephony services.

What is A6 record?

A6 record was a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record intended to provide an alternative way to map a domain name to an IPv6 address. However the A6 record has been deprecated and is no longer in use. It was defined in RFC 2874 but was later obsoleted by RFC 6563 and subsequently its use has been discouraged by RFC 3596.

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Understanding DNS (Domain Name System)

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a fundamental component of the internet acting as a directory that translates user-friendly domain names into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on the network. This process allows users to access websites and services by typing easy-to-remember domain names rather than numerical IP addresses.

How DNS Works

DNS Query Initiation: When you enter a domain name (e.g. - www.example.com) into your browser a DNS query is initiated to resolve the domain name into its corresponding IP address.
DNS Resolver: The query is first sent to a DNS resolver typically provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) which handles the resolution process.
Root Name Servers: The resolver queries a root name server to determine which name servers are authoritative for the top-level domain (e.g. - .com).
Top-Level Domain (TLD) Name Servers: The resolver then queries the TLD name servers to find the authoritative name servers for the specific domain.
Authoritative Name Servers: Finally the resolver queries the authoritative name servers for the domain to obtain the IP address.
Response Delivery: The IP address is returned to the resolver which then sends it to your browser allowing it to connect to the desired website.

Benefits of DNS

User-Friendly Navigation: Simplifies web navigation by using easily memorable domain names instead of numeric IP addresses.
Load Balancing: Distributes traffic across multiple servers improving website performance and reliability.
Redundancy and Reliability: Ensures continuous access to websites through multiple DNS servers and backup systems.

DNS Security Features

DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions): Enhances security by adding digital signatures to DNS data protecting against data tampering and spoofing.
DNS Filtering: Helps block access to malicious websites and prevent phishing attacks by filtering DNS queries.

Managing Your DNS Settings

DNS Records: Learn how to manage various DNS records such as A, AAAA, CNAME, MX and TXT records to configure your domain’s email, subdomains and other services.
Custom DNS Settings: Customize DNS settings for improved performance or to use third-party DNS services.

Troubleshooting DNS Issues

Check DNS Records: Verify that your domain’s DNS records are correctly configured and up-to-date.
Clear DNS Cache: Sometimes clearing your local DNS cache can resolve connectivity issues.
Use DNS Diagnostic Tools: Utilize tools like nslookup or online DNS checkers to diagnose and troubleshoot DNS problems.

Learn More

For additional information about DNS including detailed guides and best practices, please visit our resources page or check out our DNS FAQ.

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