Domain to DNS Lookup
In some scenarios, users may want more information about the domain, and that’s where DNS Lookup comes in place.
A DNS Lookup tool allows users to convert domain names to IP addresses.
How Does it Work?
It is hard to remember long IP addresses but a domain name can easily be remembered. The process of DNS (Domain Name System) is quite straightforward.
- Enter the domain name and click on ‘Lookup DNS’.
- Then specify the record type, you can either select all the record types or select the specific type.
- The tool will send the request to the Internet Service Provider (ISP).
- Once a record is found the tools will fetch the IP address.
With the user-friendly interface eliminate all the hassle and get all the details with just one click.
Types of DNS Lookup
There are two major types of DNS Lookup one is Forward DNS Lookup and another is Reverse DNS Lookup.
In Forward DNS Lookup search for the IP address associated with a given domain name. This type requires users to enter a domain name where they get an IP address.
On the other hand, Reverse DNS Lookup is commonly used by email servers to verify the legitimacy of recipients. This is used to identify the domain name.
Why is DNS Record Important?
DNS(Domain Name System) records assists in boosting protection with DKIM and SPF methods, which use DNS records to authenticate email senders. Additionally, it facilitates load balancing by dividing network traffic among several servers efficiently, enhancing performance and avoiding server overload.
Moreover, it helps with network administration and troubleshooting by promptly confirming DNS setups and identifying connectivity problems.
How Can I Use Command-Line Tools to Complete a DNS Lookup?
This is the procedure to use the command line to do a DNS lookup:
On Windows:
To execute a DNS query for the domain, open Command Prompt and type nslookup domain.com.
Use nslookup -type=recordtype domain.com to specify a record type.
On Linux or macOS
To execute a DNS query open Terminal and enter dig domain.com.