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DNS Lookup

Query DNS records for any domain name

dns DNS Lookup

Domain Name

Enter domain name without protocol (e.g., google.com)

Record Type

Select DNS record type to query

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About DNS Lookup:

DNS (Domain Name System) translates human-readable domain names to IP addresses. Different record types serve different purposes like web traffic routing, email delivery, and domain administration.

help_outline Understanding DNS Records

Common DNS Record Types

A Record

Maps domain name to IPv4 address (e.g., 192.168.1.1)

AAAA Record

Maps domain name to IPv6 address (e.g., 2001:db8::1)

CNAME Record

Creates an alias from one domain name to another

MX Record

Specifies mail server responsible for accepting email messages

Advanced DNS Records

NS Record

Delegates a DNS zone to use authoritative name servers

SOA Record

Contains administrative information about the zone

TXT Record

Allows administrators to store text notes in DNS

CAA Record

Restricts which certificate authorities can issue certificates

sync DNS Resolution Process

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User enters domain name

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DNS resolver queries root servers

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Query TLD and authoritative servers

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Return IP address to user

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TTL (Time To Live):

DNS records have TTL values that specify how long they should be cached. Lower TTL values result in more frequent DNS queries but allow for faster updates when records change.