Free A Record Lookup.
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A Record Lookup.
How does A Record Lookup work?
Enter a domain name (e.g., example.com) and click “Check”. Our tool queries DNS for A records and returns the IPv4 address(es) currently associated with that domain—plus useful details like TTL (time-to-live) to help you validate changes and troubleshoot caching.
What is an A record?
An A record (Address record) maps a domain or subdomain to an IPv4 address. It’s one of the most common DNS records and is typically used to point your website or app domain to the server, load balancer, or CDN edge handling your traffic.
When should you check an A record?
- When a website doesn’t load or points to the wrong server
- After changing hosting, CDNs, or load balancers
- When verifying a DNS migration (nameserver switch)
- When troubleshooting “propagation” delays and cachin
A record vs AAAA vs CNAME
A: Points a domain to an IPv4 address
AAAA: Points a domain to an IPv6 address
CNAME: Alias from one hostname to another (common for app integrations)
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Start monitoring for freeFrequently asked questions.
What is a DNS A record?
An A record maps a domain or hostname to an IPv4 address so browsers and apps know where to connect.
Can an A record point to a hostname (domain name) instead of an IP?
No—an A record must point to an IPv4 address. If you need to point one hostname to another hostname, use a CNAME (or an ALIAS/ANAME feature if your DNS provider supports it).
Do I need separate A records for
@(root) andwww?Often, yes.
example.com(@) andwww.example.comare different hostnames, so you typically configure both to ensure your site loads either way.Why does my A record show a CDN/proxy IP instead of my server IP?
If you use a reverse proxy/CDN (for example, with “proxied” DNS), DNS queries can return the provider’s edge IPs while your origin IP stays hidden behind the proxy.
Can I add multiple A records for the same domain?
Yes—multiple A records can be used for round-robin DNS to spread traffic across IPs, but it isn’t the same as health-checked load balancing.
What TTL should I use for an A record?
TTL controls how long resolvers cache your A record; lower TTL helps changes roll out faster, while higher TTL can improve cache hit rates.
What happens if I point an A record to a private IP (like 192.168.x.x)?
It won’t work for public visitors—private IPs are only reachable inside local/private networks. Use a public IPv4 address for internet-facing sites.
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