Free Live DNS Lookup

A DNS lookup queries the Domain Name System to retrieve resource records associated with a domain name or IP address. These records control how traffic is routed - mapping domain names to IP addresses, specifying mail servers, defining SPF policies, and more.

WhoisFreaks returns all 8 major DNS record types: A (IPv4 address), AAAA (IPv6 address), MX (mail exchange), NS (nameserver), SPF (sender policy), SOA (start of authority), TXT (arbitrary text), and CNAME (canonical name alias). For IP address lookups, the PTR (reverse DNS) record is returned.

An A record maps a hostname directly to an IPv4 address. A CNAME record is an alias that points one hostname to another hostname (which then resolves to an IP). CNAMEs are commonly used to point subdomains to a canonical domain, such as a CDN or SaaS provider endpoint.

Enter the domain name in the search box. The A record in the results shows the IPv4 address(es) the domain resolves to. The AAAA record shows IPv6 addresses if configured.

Yes. Entering an IPv4 address returns the PTR (pointer) record - the reverse DNS entry that maps the IP back to a hostname. This is commonly used to verify sender identity in email deliverability and anti-spam analysis.

DNS is distributed - different resolvers around the world may return different results during propagation windows (typically up to 48 hours after a DNS change). WhoisFreaks queries authoritative nameservers to return the most accurate data.

The Start of Authority (SOA) record identifies the primary nameserver for a zone and contains metadata such as the zone administrator's email, serial number (used to track zone changes), and TTL settings. It's essential for DNS zone management and troubleshooting.

An SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record is a TXT record that specifies which mail servers are authorized to send email on behalf of your domain. Checking it helps diagnose email deliverability issues and verify anti-spoofing configurations. Use the DNS Lookup or the dedicated MX Lookup tool to retrieve it.