Record types:
What This Tool Does
The DNS Lookup tool queries live DNS resolvers for any domain you enter and returns the current records. Enter a domain name, select the record types you want to check, and click Look Up. Results show the value and TTL for each record found. It is useful for verifying DNS changes, debugging email delivery, checking SPF and DMARC records, and confirming nameserver delegation.
How to Use
1. Enter a domain name in the input field (e.g. example.com) — no http:// needed.
2. Select the record types you want to query using the type buttons. All common types are selected by default.
3. Click Look Up or press Enter.
4. Results appear grouped by record type, with values and TTL shown for each record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which DNS record types does this tool support?
A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS, SOA, PTR, SRV, and CAA. You can query all types at once or select specific ones using the type filter buttons.
Are these results live or cached?
The lookup queries live DNS resolvers on our server each time you run it. Results reflect the current published DNS for the domain. Note that DNS changes can take time to propagate globally, so results may differ from other resolvers during a propagation window.
Why would I use this?
Common uses include verifying DNS changes have propagated after updating records, debugging email delivery issues by checking MX and SPF (TXT) records, confirming a domain is pointing to the right IP, checking DKIM and DMARC TXT records, and inspecting NS records to confirm which nameservers a domain uses.
What is a TXT record used for?
TXT records have many uses: SPF (email sender policy), DKIM (email signing keys), DMARC (email authentication policy), domain ownership verification for Google Search Console and other services, and general metadata. They are plain text and can contain any string value.
What does the TTL value mean?
TTL stands for Time To Live and is measured in seconds. It tells DNS resolvers how long to cache this record before checking for an update. A TTL of 3600 means resolvers cache the record for 1 hour. Lower TTLs are useful when you are about to make DNS changes.