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DNS Lookup

Resolve a hostname and view its DNS-resolved IP addresses.

04 · DNS LOOKUP

Resolve a hostname

Enter a domain or hostname such as google.com, cloudflare.com, or your own domain.

HOW TO USE

How to look up DNS records for a hostname

  1. Enter a hostname or domain.

    Type a domain such as google.com or your own domain.

  2. Click Lookup DNS.

    Submit the form to run the lookup.

  3. Review the results.

    The tool returns the canonical name, any aliases, and the resolved IP addresses.

DNS Lookup FAQ

What does a DNS lookup do?

It resolves a hostname to its canonical name, any aliases, and its current IP addresses.

What is a canonical name?

The canonical name is the authoritative hostname associated with the DNS record, which can differ from the name you searched if the domain uses aliases.

What are DNS aliases?

Alternate hostnames, defined as CNAME records, that point to the same canonical destination.

What does the tool return?

Hostname, canonical name, any aliases, and the resolved IP addresses.