A Record Lookup
Look up a domain's A, MX and NS records instantly.
With the A record lookup tool you can instantly view a domain's DNS records. The A record is the basic DNS record that points your domain to an IP address. The tool also shows the MX (mail server) and NS (name server) records, so you can check your DNS configuration, spot problems and confirm that the domain points to the right place.
If your website does not open, first make sure the A record points to the right IP address; then check the DNS servers with the NS lookup and email routing with the MX lookup. If you are thinking of moving your site to a new server, have a look at our corporate hosting plans.
DNS Record Types
The basic DNS record types and what they do.
A Record
Points the domain to an IP address
MX Record
Routes email to the mail server
NS Record
Defines the domain's DNS servers
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about DNS records and lookups.
What is an A record?
An A (Address) record is the basic DNS record that points a domain to an IPv4 address. It determines which server hosts your website; for example, sunucupark.com is pointed to its server's IP address with an A record.
What is an MX record?
An MX (Mail Exchange) record decides which mail server receives the email sent to your domain. Defining more than one MX record gives you a redundant email setup.
What is an NS record?
An NS (Name Server) record decides which DNS servers answer for your domain. All of your domain's DNS records are looked up on these servers.
How can I change my A record?
You can change your A record in your domain's DNS management panel. If you are a SunucuPARK customer, you can update it from your control panel or by opening a support ticket.
How long does a DNS change take to spread?
DNS changes usually spread worldwide within a few minutes to 48 hours (propagation). The exact time depends on the record's TTL value.
What is the difference between an AAAA record and an A record?
An A record points to an IPv4 address (e.g. 192.168.1.1), while an AAAA record points to an IPv6 address (e.g. 2001:0db8::1). Both link a domain name to an IP address.
What is the difference between a CNAME record and an A record?
An A record links a name directly to an IP address. A CNAME record points one name to another domain name (for example www.example.com → example.com), and the IP address is then resolved from the target's A record. The root of a domain (example.com) uses an A record rather than a CNAME.
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