Is this DNS lookup tool free?

Yes, completely free — no account, no API key, no usage limits. Just enter a domain and look up.

Which DNS record types are supported?

Eight types: A (IPv4), AAAA (IPv6), MX (mail), TXT (text/SPF/DKIM/DMARC), NS (name server), CNAME (alias), SOA (start of authority), and CAA (certificate authority authorization).

What is an MX record and why would I look it up?

An MX (Mail Exchanger) record tells the internet which mail servers handle email for a domain. Looking it up lets you verify correct mail routing, debug email delivery failures, or confirm that a new mail provider (e.g. Google Workspace, Microsoft 365) is properly configured.

What is a TXT record used for?

TXT records store arbitrary text data for a domain. Common uses include SPF (which servers may send email), DKIM (email signature verification), DMARC (email policy), Google/Microsoft domain ownership verification, and Let's Encrypt DNS challenge tokens.

Why might DNS results differ from what my browser sees, and are results real-time?

Yes, results are real-time — each lookup hits Cloudflare's live DNS directly. Differences from your browser can occur because your ISP or operating system caches DNS answers locally for up to the TTL duration. This tool bypasses local caches, showing the authoritative answer fresh from the DNS network.

Only the address or URL you type is sent to our server to fetch the public result. No private files are uploaded and nothing you enter is stored.

🔎 DNS Lookup — Check DNS Records for Any Domain, Free & Real-Time

Get instant DNS records for any domain — enter a domain name, choose a record type (A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME, SOA, or CAA), and see live results fetched directly from Cloudflare DNS-over-HTTPS. No sign-up, no software, completely free. Looking for a free MXToolbox alternative? Toolio’s version is completely free and needs no sign-up.

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About

This DNS Lookup tool queries Cloudflare's DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) API at 1.1.1.1, which means your lookups are encrypted in transit and never rely on your local DNS resolver. It supports eight record types: A (IPv4 address), AAAA (IPv6 address), MX (mail server), TXT (text/SPF/DKIM/DMARC), NS (name server), CNAME (alias), SOA (zone authority), and CAA (certificate authority authorization). Results show each answer record, its TTL, and any additional data. This is ideal for verifying DNS propagation after changing hosting, debugging email delivery, confirming SPF/DKIM/DMARC records, or checking SSL certificate authority policies.

How to use

Type a domain name (e.g. example.com) into the input field — no "http://" needed.
Select the DNS record type you want to check: A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME, SOA, or CAA.
Click "Lookup" — results arrive in seconds directly from Cloudflare DNS-over-HTTPS.
Review the returned records, their TTL (time-to-live in seconds), and any data values shown.
Switch the record type and look up again to check other DNS entries for the same domain.

FAQ

Is this DNS lookup tool free?: Yes, completely free — no account, no API key, no usage limits. Just enter a domain and look up.
Which DNS record types are supported?: Eight types: A (IPv4), AAAA (IPv6), MX (mail), TXT (text/SPF/DKIM/DMARC), NS (name server), CNAME (alias), SOA (start of authority), and CAA (certificate authority authorization).
What is an MX record and why would I look it up?: An MX (Mail Exchanger) record tells the internet which mail servers handle email for a domain. Looking it up lets you verify correct mail routing, debug email delivery failures, or confirm that a new mail provider (e.g. Google Workspace, Microsoft 365) is properly configured.
What is a TXT record used for?: TXT records store arbitrary text data for a domain. Common uses include SPF (which servers may send email), DKIM (email signature verification), DMARC (email policy), Google/Microsoft domain ownership verification, and Let's Encrypt DNS challenge tokens.
Why might DNS results differ from what my browser sees, and are results real-time?: Yes, results are real-time — each lookup hits Cloudflare's live DNS directly. Differences from your browser can occur because your ISP or operating system caches DNS answers locally for up to the TTL duration. This tool bypasses local caches, showing the authoritative answer fresh from the DNS network.
Is my data uploaded?: Only the address or URL you type is sent to our server to fetch the public result. No private files are uploaded and nothing you enter is stored.