How to check DNS records
Quick answer: To check DNS records, type a domain, pick the record types and press Look up.
- Type a domain. For example example.com; you can paste a full URL.
- Pick the record types. A and AAAA for the website's server, MX for email, TXT for verification and SPF, NS for the DNS host.
- Press Look up. Live answers come from public resolvers, with how long each record is cached (TTL).
What the record types mean
A and AAAA records point a name at an IPv4 or IPv6 address. MX records say which servers receive email. TXT records hold verification codes and email-security policies (SPF, DMARC). NS records name the DNS provider. CNAME makes one name an alias of another. CAA lists who may issue SSL certificates.
Why my IP location may look wrong
IP location comes from databases that map address blocks to places, usually your provider's nearest hub. On mobile data or a VPN it can show another city or country.
Frequently asked questions
What is my IP address?
It's shown at the top of the tool: the public address websites see when you connect, assigned by your internet provider.
Why don't my DNS changes show up?
Records are cached for their TTL, often 1 hour or more. After a change, wait for the old TTL to pass; this tool asks public resolvers, which may still have the old answer.
Do you store my lookups?
No. Lookups run on our server against public resolvers (1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8) and aren't saved.