Query A, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME and SOA records against Google DNS clusters.
The Domain Name System (DNS) acts as the phonebook of the Internet. When you enter a domain name like example.com, your computer needs to know which IP address belongs to that domain. A DNS Lookup tool queries DNS servers to retrieve these records instantly.
Address records map a domain name to the physical IPv4 address of the computer hosting that domain.
Mail Exchange records identify the mail servers responsible for receiving email on behalf of a domain.
Used for various purposes like SPF (Sender Policy Framework) to prevent email spam and domain ownership verification.
Nameserver records indicate which DNS server is authoritative for that specific domain.