How to use this DNS lookup tool

Lookups run from your browser to the resolver you select. This site does not store queried names on a backend.

Workflow

1. Type a domain name (example.com or mail.example.com) without a path. Step 1 completes the workflow described on the homepage; repeat or adjust inputs before the next action.
2. Choose the record type you need—A/AAAA for web, MX for mail, TXT for verification strings. Step 2 completes the workflow described on the homepage; repeat or adjust inputs before the next action.
3. Pick a public resolver (Cloudflare or Google DNS-over-HTTPS). Step 3 completes the workflow described on the homepage; repeat or adjust inputs before the next action.
4. Press Look up DNS and copy the dig-style lines for tickets or runbooks. Step 4 completes the workflow described on the homepage; repeat or adjust inputs before the next action.
5. Re-run after TTL expires if you are waiting for DNS propagation. Step 5 completes the workflow described on the homepage; repeat or adjust inputs before the next action.

Worked examples

• Check web host: Look up A and AAAA for www.example.com after changing hosting. Use the primary control (Look up DNS) after setting options appropriate to this scenario.
• Verify email: Query MX and TXT to confirm mail routing and SPF/DMARC presence. Use the primary control (Look up DNS) after setting options appropriate to this scenario.
• Delegation audit: Compare NS answers against your registrar glue before a migration. Use the primary control (Look up DNS) after setting options appropriate to this scenario.

Before you roll

Lookup DNS Now helps administrators, site owners, and students verify that a domain publishes the records they expect before cutover or troubleshooting. Enter an apex or subdomain, pick a record type, and read TTL plus_rdata in a copy-friendly block. The tool does not perform aut

Confirm everyone agrees what Look up DNS means for your group before you rely on a single outcome.

Open Options or the sidebar when labels are hidden on small screens.

If something looks wrong

If results look wrong: Results reflect the selected public resolver, not hidden authoritative-only views.

If results look wrong: Some resolvers rate-limit or truncate large responses; retry or switch resolver if needed.

Mobile and keyboard notes

Look up DNS is reachable from touch and keyboard.

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