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DNS Lookup

Look up MX, NS, TXT, CNAME, or A records for any domain. Check whether a domain can receive mail, confirm SPF/DKIM/DMARC TXT records, see name server delegation, or find where a domain points.

Choose a record type above, enter a domain, and look it up.

What the DNS lookup does

This tool looks up the public DNS records for any domain: MX, A, NS, TXT or CNAME. It is a quick way to see where a domain's email goes, which servers control it, and what verification or email security records are live right now, without logging in to anyone's DNS panel.

Benefits

  • Five record types in one placeSwitch between MX, A, NS, TXT and CNAME with a single click, then run the lookup for the type you need.
  • Clean results tableEach record is listed with its type, its value and its TTL in seconds, so you can see what is set and how long it may be cached.
  • Paste a full web addressYou can paste a link like https://www.example.com/page. The tool strips the https, the www and the path and looks up just the domain.
  • Clear when nothing is thereIf a domain has no records of the type you picked, the tool says so plainly, which is useful when checking whether a domain can receive mail.
  • Check a change went liveAfter editing DNS at your host, look the record up here to confirm the new value is what the public internet now sees.
  • Readable TXT recordsTXT values such as SPF strings and site verification codes are shown without the wrapping quote marks.
  • No sign-upType a domain, press Lookup or Enter, and get the answer.

Who it is for

  • A small-business owner checking whether their domain's MX records point to Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
  • A web developer confirming an A record or CNAME change before or after moving a website.
  • Someone setting up Google Search Console or another service who wants to see if the TXT verification record is live.
  • A marketer checking that an SPF or DKIM TXT record was published correctly.
  • A domain owner confirming which name servers a domain is using after switching DNS hosts.

How to use it

  1. Choose a record type: MX, A, NS, TXT or CNAME.
  2. Type or paste the domain, such as example.com.
  3. Press Lookup or hit Enter.
  4. Read the table of values and TTLs, or the message saying no records were found.

Your privacy

Your browser sends the domain name you enter straight to Cloudflare's public DNS resolver to get the answer. Nothing else is sent, and ListaFix does not receive or store your lookups.

Frequently asked questions

What is an MX record?

An MX (Mail Exchange) record tells the internet which servers are responsible for accepting email on behalf of a domain, in priority order. No MX records usually means the domain can't receive mail.

What's the difference between A, NS, TXT, CNAME, and MX records?

A records point a domain to an IPv4 address. NS records declare which name servers control the domain. TXT records hold arbitrary text — commonly SPF, DKIM, and domain-verification values. CNAME records alias one hostname to another. MX records declare where email should be delivered.

Why would I check TXT records specifically?

SPF, DKIM, and domain-ownership verification (Google Search Console, etc.) are all published as TXT records. Checking here confirms exactly what's live right now, without needing access to the domain's DNS panel.

Is this lookup uploaded or stored anywhere?

No. Every lookup queries Cloudflare's public DNS resolver directly from your browser. Only the domain you're checking is sent, and ListaFix never stores or logs it.