DNS Records Lookup & Backup Tool

Query all DNS records for any domain in real time. Visualize A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME, SOA records and export a complete backup as JSON or TXT — free, instant, no sign-up.

DNS Lookup

Record types

Save a complete DNS backup

Keep a local copy before making changes to your DNS configuration.

Instant Lookup

Query Google DNS over HTTPS for accurate, real-time results.

Full Visualization

See all record types sorted in a clean, structured table view.

Export Backup

Download a complete DNS snapshot as JSON or plain TXT.

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About This Tool

DNS Lookup & Backup Tool — What It Does & Why It Matters

What is a DNS Lookup Tool?

A DNS lookup tool queries the Domain Name System to retrieve all publicly visible records associated with a domain name. When you enter a domain, our tool sends requests to Google's DNS over HTTPS (dns.google) and returns all available record types in real time.

DNS records are the backbone of your online presence — they define where your website is hosted, how email is routed, and how your domain is verified with third-party services. Understanding your DNS configuration is essential for any domain owner, developer, or system administrator.

Why Back Up Your DNS Records?

Before migrating a domain to a new registrar, switching hosting providers, or making bulk changes to your DNS zone, creating a backup is critical. A single misconfigured record can take your website or email offline for hours.

Our tool lets you export a complete snapshot of your DNS records as a structured JSON file (ideal for developers and automated workflows) or as a human-readable TXT file (perfect for documentation, team sharing, or quick reference). Having a backup means you can always restore your previous configuration.

DNS Record Types Explained

A Address Record

Maps a domain name to an IPv4 address. This is the most fundamental DNS record, pointing your domain to its web server.

AAAA IPv6 Address Record

Like A records, but for IPv6 addresses — the next-generation IP addressing standard used for modern network infrastructure.

MX Mail Exchange Record

Specifies which mail servers handle email for your domain. Includes priority values that determine the order mail servers are used.

NS Name Server Record

Delegates DNS authority to specific name servers. NS records tell the internet which servers are authoritative for your domain.

TXT Text Record

Stores arbitrary text. Widely used for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication policies, as well as domain ownership verification.

CNAME Canonical Name Record

Creates an alias from one domain name to another. Commonly used to point subdomains like www to a root domain.

SOA Start of Authority Record

Contains administrative information about the DNS zone, including the primary name server, the email of the domain administrator, and serial numbers used for zone transfers and caching.

Common Use Cases

Domain Migration

Always export a DNS backup before moving a domain to a new registrar or changing nameservers.

Security Auditing

Verify your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records are correctly configured to prevent email spoofing.

Troubleshooting

Diagnose DNS propagation issues, verify record changes, or check if your domain resolves correctly.

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