A Record Lookup Tool

Check A records instantly across multiple public DNS resolvers to validate IPv4 routing.

How to troubleshoot IPv4 routing with our A Record Lookup

When your website goes offline or you've just migrated to a new hosting provider, verifying your DNS routing is the critical first step. Enter your domain name above to instantly query its A record (IPv4 address). Our tool doesn't just check one server; it queries multiple public DNS resolvers globally to give you a complete picture of your domain's health.

Interpreting your lookup results

Running an A record check is straightforward, but understanding the output is key to solving routing issues quickly:

  • NXDOMAIN (Domain does not exist): If the tool returns no IP address, your registrar might have parked your domain, the A record was accidentally deleted in your DNS zone, or your nameservers are misconfigured.
  • Inconsistent IP Addresses: If Google DNS shows one IP, but Cloudflare or Quad9 shows another, you are actively experiencing DNS propagation. Wait for the Time To Live (TTL) to expire.
  • CDN Edge IPs: If you use Web Application Firewalls or CDNs (like Cloudflare, Fastly, or Akamai), the lookup will return their edge server IPs, not your origin server. This is the correct and expected behavior.
  • Multiple A Records (Round-Robin): Seeing multiple IP addresses for a single hostname is common for load balancing. Ensure all listed IPs are active and serving the correct content to prevent intermittent downtime.

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