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Query any domain's DNS records in real time — A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS. Detects SPF, DMARC, and DKIM automatically. Results come directly from Google's public resolver, not your local cache.
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DNS Record Types — Quick Reference
| Type | Purpose | Typical TTL | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | IPv4 address mapping | 300s – 3600s | RFC 1035 |
| AAAA | IPv6 address mapping | 300s – 3600s | RFC 3596 |
| CNAME | Canonical name alias — cannot coexist with MX or NS at zone apex | 300s – 86400s | RFC 1035 |
| MX | Mail exchange server, with priority value (lower = higher priority) | 3600s – 86400s | RFC 1035 |
| TXT | SPF, DMARC, DKIM keys, domain ownership verification | 300s – 3600s | RFC 1035 |
| NS | Authoritative nameservers for the zone | 86400s – 172800s | RFC 1035 |
| PTR | Reverse DNS — IP address → hostname (in-addr.arpa) | 3600s | RFC 1035 |
| SOA | Zone authority — serial number, refresh/retry/expire timers, minimum TTL | — | RFC 1035 |