What are the DNS records for this domain?
Look up all DNS records — A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, and NS — in one place.
What do DNS records mean?
A records point a domain to an IPv4 address. AAAA records do the same for IPv6. Together they tell browsers where to find the website.
MX records tell email servers which host handles incoming mail for the domain. TXT records are used for email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and domain verification. NS records show which nameservers are authoritative for the domain, and CNAME records create aliases that point one name to another.
DNS is often described as the "phonebook of the internet." When you type a domain name into your browser, your device queries DNS to find out which IP address that name maps to — a process called DNS resolution. This lookup typically takes just milliseconds and is handled by your ISP's resolver or a public resolver like Google (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CNAME record used for?
A CNAME (Canonical Name) record creates an alias — it says "this name is the same as that name." For example, www.example.com might have a CNAME pointing to example.com. CNAMEs are commonly used by services like Shopify, GitHub Pages, and Netlify so you can point your custom domain at their infrastructure.
Why can't I add a CNAME at the root of my domain?
The DNS standard forbids CNAME records at the "zone apex" (the root domain, e.g. example.com without a subdomain) because a CNAME must be the only record for a name, and the root domain also needs NS and SOA records. Many DNS providers offer a proprietary "ALIAS" or "ANAME" record type that behaves like a CNAME at the root.
What is a TXT record?
TXT records store arbitrary text data associated with a domain. They're used for many purposes: SPF records for email authentication, DKIM public keys, DMARC policies, domain ownership verification for services like Google Search Console, and more. A domain can have multiple TXT records simultaneously.
How do I fix DNS issues with my website or email?
First look up your domain's current records here to see what's actually published. Then compare with what your hosting or email provider says the records should be. Common problems include missing or incorrect A records (website not loading), wrong MX records (email not delivering), and missing TXT records (emails going to spam). After making changes, use the DNS propagation checker to confirm they're live.