How to look up DNS records
- Enter a domain name such as example.com.
- Choose a record type, or all common types.
- Select Look up and read the records.
About this tool
Enter a domain name to see its DNS records. Check where it points with A and AAAA, which servers take its mail with MX, its text records such as SPF with TXT, its name servers, its SOA details and which authorities may issue certificates with CAA. Every record shows its TTL. Answers come from public resolvers, so you see what the internet sees. Only public names are looked up.
Common questions
What is a TTL?
The time to live, in seconds, that a record may be kept by other servers before they ask again. A change can take up to the old TTL to spread.
Why is my change not showing?
Resolvers cache records until their TTL ends. Wait for the old TTL to pass and look again.
Can I look up an internal name?
No. Only public domain names are looked up, and names that point to private addresses are refused.
Is it free to use?
Yes. There's no sign-up for everyday use, and a free account raises the daily limit if you need more.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It works in your browser on a computer or a phone.
Is what I enter kept?
It's only used to get your result. Some public answers, such as the branches for a pincode, are kept for a while so the next lookup is quicker, but nothing links them to you.