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DNS Lookup — Check A, MX, TXT & NS Records

Resolve live DNS records for any domain — A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SOA and CAA — with real TTL values. Debug websites and email in seconds.

Resolved live via public DNS-over-HTTPS (dns.google).

Enter a domain and pick a record type to see live DNS answers.

DNS answers come from the public dns.google resolver in real time. We do not store or log the domains you query.


What are DNS records?

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the internet's phone book: it converts human-friendly names like thestockit.com into the IP addresses computers use to reach each other. DNS records are the individual entries that define how a domain works.

The A record points your domain at a server's IPv4 address — this is the record that makes your website load. MX records tell the internet where to deliver your email. TXT records carry verification strings and email-authentication policies like SPF. CNAME aliases one name to another, NS lists the authoritative nameservers, and SOA is the record that opens the authority chain.

Why DNS troubleshooting matters for business

When a website or email suddenly stops working, DNS is often the culprit. A few of the most common situations where this lookup saves the day:

  • Your site is live but won't load: check the A record to confirm the domain is pointed at your hosting server's IP.
  • Emails go to spam or bounce: verify the MX record and look for an SPF TXT record.
  • You just switched hosting: confirm the new IP has propagated by re-checking the A record until it shows the new value.
  • A subdomain like blog or mail is missing: check CNAME and the relevant record type for that host.

Because our results come from a live public resolver (dns.google), you see the exact answers your visitors' devices would receive — including the TTL, which tells you how long before a change fully propagates.

DNS checklist for reliable email delivery

  1. MX record: confirm it points to your email provider with the correct priority number.
  2. SPF (TXT): ensure v=spf1 lists every server allowed to send on your behalf.
  3. DKIM (TXT): the provider-specific key that signs your outbound mail.
  4. DMARC (TXT): a policy that tells receiving servers what to do with mail that fails SPF or DKIM.

Run the MX lookup and a TXT lookup on your domain to confirm the first two items now. For a deeper guide, read our introduction to DNS.

DNS and web hosting

When you order web hosting, you receive an IP address (or a hostname) to point your domain at. On most hosting plans the nameservers you are given are the NS records, and the A record maps the domain to the server. After registration, DNS propagation can take from a few minutes to 48 hours — this lookup lets you watch it go live in real time.

Frequently Asked

DNS Lookup FAQ

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