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What are DNS tools?

Online utilities that query and display DNS records for a domain or IP. They can show A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME and NS records, compare resolver answers, check a PTR record, review common configuration issues, and look up public WHOIS details.

When should you check DNS records?

Check when you point a domain, change nameservers, migrate a site or mailbox, troubleshoot email records, see a connection error, confirm a change has spread, or verify reverse DNS for a mail server.

Which check does what?
How long does DNS propagation take?

Usually a few minutes to 24–48 hours, sometimes up to 72 hours. It depends on TTL and how quickly caches expire. A lower TTL before a change can make the update show up sooner.

What is reverse DNS?

Reverse DNS maps an IP to a hostname with a PTR record. Forward-confirmed reverse DNS means that hostname resolves back to the same IP. Reverse DNS Lookup shows the PTR and the forward check.

What is a DNS A record?

An A record points a name to an IPv4 address. An AAAA record does the same for IPv6.

Why is my domain not resolving?

Common causes are nameservers that have not updated, a missing A or AAAA record, a delay while caches expire, or a resolver that cannot reach the zone. DNS Lookup and DNS Propagation Checker show what resolvers return.

What does TTL mean in DNS?

TTL is how many seconds a resolver may cache the answer. A lower TTL updates sooner. A higher TTL reduces query load and keeps the old answer longer.

How do I check SPF or DMARC records?

They are stored in TXT records. DNS Lookup can show TXT, including _dmarc. SPF Checker and DMARC Checker read those records directly.

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