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DNS Checker

DNS Checker to get information about AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, SRV, SOA, TXT

Getting Started

Enter Domain Name

To check a DNS Record, enter a domain name (example.com) for a record check.

Select Server

Select the server in which you want to check the DNS record. You can check with these servers for a DNS check.

  • Google
  • Cloudflare
  • Quad9
  • Open DNS
  • Yandex DNS
  • Adguard DNS
  • Clean Browsing

Select the Type of DNS records

You can check these types of DNS records.

  • A:

    It is also called an Address record, It maps the Domain name to its corresponding IPv4 address.

  • AAAA:

    It is also called a "quad-A" record. It maps the Domain name to the IPv6 address.

  • NS (Name Server):

    It specifies which server handles queries in the given domain name. It ensures that users can access services with a domain.

  • MX:

    It is a mail exchange record. It specifies which mail server handles email for the domain name.

  • CNAME (Canonical Name):

    It is an alias or shortcut that allows a subdomain to associate with the main domain. Eg. www.example.com is usually redirected to example.com.

  • TXT:

    It stores text information associated with the domain name. It is usually done to verify the ownership of the domain.

  • SRV:

    It is a type of DNS record that specifies a specific service. It is in the format "_service._protocol.name". e.g. _xmpp._tcp.example.com

  • SOA (Start of Authority):

    It is a type of DNS record that contains important administrative information about the primary name server, the responsible person's email address, serial number, etc.

Check DNS Record

Click on the "Check DNS" button, to get record details regarding the domain. If you have changed your DNS records recently then it might take up to 48 hours to update in different DNS servers.

What is a DNS Record?

A DNS record is an entry in a database that translates a domain name to an IP address. This DNS directory helps to guide a domain to its corresponding IP address.

Can I check the DNS record for the subdomain?

Yes, you can check the DNS record for the subdomain. Just add a domain with a subdomain to check the DNS record.

Will the DNS record checker diagnose the DNS issue?

No, It won't diagnose the DNS issue but it can give you information about the DNS record so that you can find out the issue.