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DNS Record Checker

See how a public resolver currently answers questions about your domain. Choose a record type to investigate website routing, email configuration or certificate policies.

Enter only the hostname. No https://, paths, IP addresses or ports. Lookups are sent to public DNS or registry services; SSL checks connect to the named public server. Global propagation checks share the hostname and record type with Globalping and its public probe network.

What this DNS checker shows

DNS maps names to addresses and service information. A and AAAA records identify IPv4 and IPv6 addresses; MX directs mail; TXT carries text such as verification tokens and email policies. NS identifies nameservers, CNAME aliases another name, SOA contains zone information and CAA restricts certificate authorities.

How to read the results

Each answer includes its name, type, value and remaining TTL when provided. TTL is measured in seconds and describes how long that resolver can retain its cached answer. Alias lookups can contain both a CNAME and the requested address records. An empty answer is different from NXDOMAIN, which indicates that the queried name was not found.

When answers look wrong

Check the exact hostname first: example.com and www.example.com are separate names. Compare the record in your DNS providerโ€™s panel, confirm that you edited the authoritative zone, then use the resolver comparison tool. A recent change may remain cached until its previous TTL expires. SERVFAIL can indicate DNSSEC or authoritative-server problems; it does not establish the cause by itself.

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Frequently asked questions

Does this change my DNS?

No. This tool only reads public DNS answers. Make changes in the provider that hosts your authoritative DNS zone.

Why does the TTL decrease?

Recursive resolvers return the remaining lifetime of a cached record. Different resolvers may have fetched the same record at different times.

Can I check a subdomain?

Yes. Enter the complete hostname, such as www.example.com. Do not include a scheme, path or port.