How do I look up DNS records for a domain?

Enter the domain in the DNS Lookup tool to query its A, MX, TXT, NS, and other DNS records instantly.

What DNS record types can I look up?

You can query A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SOA, SRV, and other common types — covering website IPs, mail routing, verification records, and nameservers.

Why does my new DNS record not show yet?

DNS resolvers cache records for the duration of the TTL. Wait for the old TTL to expire, and confirm you published the record at the correct name with no typos.

What is the difference between A and CNAME records?

An A record maps a name directly to an IPv4 address, while a CNAME aliases one name to another name, which then resolves to an address. CNAMEs cannot be used at the domain apex.

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DNS Lookup

Look up A, MX, TXT, CNAME and NS records for any domainDNS is the phonebook of the internet, yet it is surprisingly hard to see what the rest of the world actually sees for your domain. Type in any domain and this lookup tool shows every published record in seconds, with no command line and no signup.

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Look up A, MX, TXT, CNAME and NS records for any domain

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How to use the DNS Lookup

Enter domain

Enter the domain or hostname you want to inspect (e.g. example.com).

Choose record type

Choose "All records" or pick a single record type such as MX or TXT.

Review results

Click "Look up DNS" and review the live results for each record type.

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About the DNS Lookup

DNS translates domain names into IP addresses and routes email, subdomains and services. The DNS Lookup tool queries live DNS data and shows exactly what the world sees for any domain.

Built for developers, SEOs and site owners troubleshooting migrations, verifying email setup like SPF, DKIM and DMARC, or exploring how a domain is configured.

Where it helps most

The everyday jobs that start with reading live DNS records.

Site migrations

After moving hosts, compare the A records and TTLs against what your new provider expects, confirming the cutover actually landed.

Email debugging

MX records reveal where mail should go, and missing or duplicated SPF TXT records explain authentication failures.

Competitive research

NS records show which DNS provider and host a competitor uses, while CNAME chains expose CDNs and third-party services.

SPF and DMARC checks

Email authentication records all live inside TXT records, making this the natural first stop when troubleshooting delivery.

Reading the records

What to know before you query.

All records at once

Pull A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, SOA and SRV together for the full picture of a domain's configuration.

Query one record type

Select a single record type when you already know exactly what you are after, instead of pulling the full set.

Live answers

The results mirror exactly what resolvers return, with no interpretation layer between you and the data.

DNS Lookup: built for trust

Public DNS records, queried live and shown exactly as resolvers return them. No signup, results in seconds.

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DNS Lookup FAQs

How do I look up the DNS records of a domain?

Enter the domain here and click Look up DNS. You instantly see its A, MX, TXT, CNAME and NS records, with options for AAAA, SOA and SRV as well. No signup is required.

What is a DNS lookup?

Which DNS record types can this tool check?

Why do my DNS changes take time to appear?

What is an MX record?

Can I check MX records to troubleshoot email delivery?

What does the TTL value on a DNS record mean?

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DNS Lookup: Free Online DNS Record Checker for Any Domain

Free online DNS lookup tool. Check A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS and SOA records for any domain instantly. Fast, private, accurate, no sign-up required.

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