How to use DNS Lookup Tool
- Enter a domain name into DNS Lookup Tool.
- Run it, and DNS Lookup Tool issues the DNS query directly from your browser.
- See the response from a public DNS resolver; DNS Lookup Tool only displays what comes back.
About this tool
DNS Lookup Tool runs as a page in your browser. Enter a domain and pick a record type; DNS Lookup Tool fetches the answers live over DNS-over-HTTPS.
DNS Lookup Tool shows exactly what the public resolver returns for the record type you choose. The DNS query is sent from your browser to a public DNS-over-HTTPS resolver; this site has no backend and never sees it. A network connection is required, so it does not work offline.
Frequently asked questions
What is DNS Lookup Tool for?
DNS Lookup Tool resolves the DNS records you ask for by querying a public DNS-over-HTTPS resolver directly from your browser.
Do I need an account for DNS Lookup Tool?
No — DNS Lookup Tool needs no account, sign-up or installation.
Does DNS Lookup Tool contact a server?
Yes — DNS Lookup Tool queries a public DNS-over-HTTPS resolver from your browser. This site has no backend and never sees the query, but the public resolver does, and a connection is required.