How to use All DNS Records Lookup
The All DNS Records Lookup fetches every common DNS record type for a domain in a single request — A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, SOA and CAA — and lays them out together so you can see a complete picture of how a domain is configured. Instead of running eight separate lookups and stitching the answers together, you get one consolidated snapshot taken from a live recursive query at request time. It is the fastest way to audit a domain, document an existing setup before a migration, or spot a missing record that is breaking email or certificate issuance.
- Enter the domain name you want to inspect (for example example.com).
- Click Lookup All Records to run a single multi-type query.
- Review each record type and the values returned, grouped by type.
- Note any empty sections — they indicate record types the domain has not configured.
- Copy the results or open a focused tool for a single record type if you need more depth.
What each record type tells you
A complete DNS snapshot answers different questions at once. A and AAAA records show where the domain points for IPv4 and IPv6. CNAME records reveal aliases. MX records show which mail servers receive email and in what priority order. NS records list the authoritative name servers, and SOA exposes the zone’s serial and refresh timers. TXT records carry SPF, DKIM hints and verification strings, while CAA records restrict which certificate authorities may issue TLS certificates for the domain. Seeing them side by side makes misconfigurations obvious.
| Type | Answers the question | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| A | Where does the domain point (IPv4)? | 93.184.216.34 |
| AAAA | Where does it point (IPv6)? | 2606:2800:220:1:248:1893:25c8:1946 |
| CNAME | Is this name an alias? | www → example.com |
| MX | Who receives email? | 10 mail.example.com |
| NS | Who is authoritative? | ns1.example.com |
| TXT | What policies are published? | v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all |
| SOA | What are the zone timers? | ns1.example.com admin.example.com serial=2024010101 |
| CAA | Which CAs may issue certs? | 0 issue "letsencrypt.org" |
When to use an all-records lookup versus a single lookup
Reach for the all-records view when you want a complete audit or are unsure which record is at fault — it is ideal for documentation, onboarding and first-pass diagnosis. Switch to a focused single-type DNS Lookup when you need to query a non-standard name (such as a DKIM selector or an SRV/_service record), check a specific subdomain, or watch one record during propagation. The two tools complement each other: start broad here, then drill in.
Glossary
- Record type
- The category of a DNS entry (A, MX, TXT, etc.) that determines what kind of data it holds.
- SOA
- Start of Authority — the record holding a zone’s primary name server, contact and refresh timers.
- CAA
- Certification Authority Authorization — a record listing which CAs may issue certificates for the domain.
- Apex
- The root of a domain (example.com with no subdomain), where CNAME records are not permitted.
- Recursive query
- A lookup in which the resolver follows the DNS hierarchy to return a final answer.
Related reading
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use All DNS Records Lookup?
- Audit a domain’s entire DNS configuration in one click instead of eight lookups
- Spot missing records (such as an absent CAA or SPF entry) at a glance
- Document an existing setup completely before migrating hosting or email
- Compare two domains’ records quickly when diagnosing inconsistencies
Common use cases
- Take a full inventory of a domain’s records before changing DNS providers
- Diagnose email problems by reviewing MX, TXT (SPF/DMARC) and NS together
- Verify a newly configured domain has every record it needs in one view
- Audit a client’s domain during onboarding without writing scripts
- Confirm CAA records exist before requesting a new TLS certificate
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