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DNS record checker

Comprehensive DNS record lookup and analysis. Check all DNS records for any domain including A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME and email authentication records.

Understanding DNS records

DNS records are the backbone of internet communication, directing traffic to the correct servers and enabling essential services like email delivery, website hosting, and domain verification.

Essential record types

A & AAAA Records

Map your domain to IPv4 and IPv6 addresses for website hosting.

MX Records

Direct email to your mail servers with priority routing.

TXT Records

Store verification data, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC policies.

Best practices

Regular monitoring

Check DNS records regularly to detect unauthorized changes.

Proper TTL values

Set appropriate time-to-live values based on change frequency.

Backup configuration

Keep backups of DNS settings before making changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

DNS (Domain Name System) records are instructions that live in authoritative DNS servers and provide information about a domain, such as its IP address or mail servers.

An A (Address) record points a domain or subdomain to an IPv4 address. It's the most common type of DNS record, used to map domain names to the server hosting the website.

MX (Mail Exchange) records specify the mail servers responsible for accepting email on behalf of your domain. They include a priority value to determine the order in which servers should be tried.

DNS propagation typically takes 24-48 hours, although many changes are visible much sooner. The time depends on the TTL (Time to Live) value set on your records and ISP caching.

Need DNS monitoring and management?

InboxKit provides 24/7 DNS monitoring with instant alerts for unauthorized changes