DNS records can direct web traffic, route mail and provide verification details. Read each record in the context of the service you are checking.
- Web records
- Mail routing
- Verification records
How to use this tool
- Enter the public domain or hostname, such as example.com.
- Select common records or a specific type, including A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CAA or SOA.
- Run the lookup and compare the returned values with the settings supplied by your hosting or email provider.
Understanding the results
- A and AAAA
- These records point a hostname to IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. A proxied website may show its CDN’s addresses.
- MX and TXT
- MX records identify mail destinations. TXT records can contain SPF, verification strings or other text; their presence alone does not validate the configuration.
- TTL
- The time to live is a cache duration in seconds. A result from one resolver is a snapshot, not a global propagation report.
What this check covers
This tool uses a public DNS resolver. Cached answers can differ between networks, and an absent record can be intentional. It does not edit DNS or prove that email will reach an inbox.
Common questions
Why does my website show a Cloudflare address?
A proxied hostname exposes the edge address used to deliver the website. Check your provider’s DNS dashboard when you need to confirm the private origin configuration.
Can I check a subdomain or DMARC record?
Yes. Enter the exact hostname, such as _dmarc.example.com, and select TXT when checking a published DMARC policy.