DNS Protocol Library
A Record Lookup Tool
Perform a free online A record lookup to find the IPv4 address mapped to any domain name. Check hosting server routing configurations instantly.
Query Live A Records
Perform a real-time network request to fetch active A mappings for any target domain.
Open Diagnostic ConsoleWhat is a DNS A Record?
An Address (A) record maps a domain name directly to a 32-bit IPv4 address. Web browsers use A records to locate and load the servers hosting websites.
RFC Zone File Example Format
In standard zone files, a A record is declared using the following syntax structure:
example.com. 3600 IN A 192.0.2.1CLI Terminal Query Example
Verify this record type locally using standard terminal debugging tools:
dig example.com A