How to use Find DNS Records
- Enter a domain nameType the domain, such as example.com, into Domain name. Leave out https:// and any path.
- Run the lookupPress Run Find DNS Records to query the A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, SOA and CAA records for that name.
- Review the recordsEach record appears as a row with its type, value and TTL in seconds. MX rows start with the priority, and a missing address or mail record is flagged.
Common uses
- Checking MX records before or after moving email
- Confirming that an SPF or site verification TXT record is live
- Seeing which nameservers a domain currently uses
Frequently asked questions
How do I use Find DNS Records?
1. Enter a domain name: Type the domain, such as example.com, into Domain name. Leave out https:// and any path. 2. Run the lookup: Press Run Find DNS Records to query the A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, SOA and CAA records for that name. 3. Review the records: Each record appears as a row with its type, value and TTL in seconds. MX rows start with the priority, and a missing address or mail record is flagged.
Which record types are included?
A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, SOA and CAA. SRV and other types are not queried, and only the exact name you enter is looked up, not its subdomains.
Are the MX priority and TTL shown?
Yes. MX rows begin with the priority, where a lower number is tried first, and every row ends with the TTL: the number of seconds a resolver may cache the answer.
Why don’t I see a record I just added?
The query goes through the GigaTools server’s DNS resolver, which may still hold an older cached answer until its TTL runs out. For domains that answer by location, results can also differ from other resolvers.
Is the lookup stored or limited?
The domain is sent to the GigaTools server, which runs the DNS queries and returns the records without saving them. Because the work happens on the server, runs pass an automatic bot check and count toward a daily per-IP limit.