DNS Record Lookup
Peek into any domain's DNS zone. Look up A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, NS, and other records using Google or Cloudflare DNS. Select records to export.
Why Use ZonePeek?
Multi-Resolver Lookup
Query DNS records through Google Public DNS or Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) and compare results across resolvers.
10 Record Types
Look up A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SOA, SRV, CAA, and PTR records in a single query.
Export Records
Select individual records or entire record groups and export them as a BIND-style zone file for easy migration.
Fast & Private
No account required, no cookies, no tracking. Your queries are processed in real time and never stored.
DNS Record Types Explained
DNS records are instructions stored on authoritative name servers that tell the internet how to handle requests for a domain. Here are the record types ZonePeek can look up.
Address Record
Maps a domain name to an IPv4 address (e.g., 93.184.216.34). This is the most fundamental DNS record and is required for any domain that hosts a website or service.
IPv6 Address Record
Maps a domain name to an IPv6 address (e.g., 2606:2800:220:1:248:1893:25c8:1946). Needed as the internet transitions from IPv4 to IPv6.
Canonical Name Record
Creates an alias from one domain name to another. Often used to point subdomains like "www" to the root domain, or to connect to CDN and hosting providers.
Mail Exchange Record
Specifies which mail servers accept email for the domain, along with priority values. Lower priority numbers indicate preferred servers. Essential for email delivery.
Text Record
Stores arbitrary text data. Commonly used for email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), domain ownership verification, and security policies.
Name Server Record
Identifies the authoritative name servers for a domain. These servers hold the actual DNS records and respond to queries from resolvers.
Start of Authority Record
Contains administrative information about the DNS zone, including the primary name server, the responsible party's email, serial number, and refresh/retry timing.
Service Locator Record
Specifies the hostname and port for specific services (e.g., SIP, XMPP, LDAP). Includes priority and weight for load balancing across multiple servers.
Certificate Authority Authorization
Specifies which certificate authorities (CAs) are allowed to issue SSL/TLS certificates for the domain. Helps prevent unauthorized certificate issuance.
Pointer Record
Maps an IP address back to a domain name (reverse DNS). Used for email server verification, network troubleshooting, and security logging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DNS lookup?
A DNS lookup queries the Domain Name System to find the records associated with a domain name. When you type a domain into ZonePeek, we send queries to a public DNS resolver (Google or Cloudflare) to retrieve all configured records for that domain, including IP addresses (A/AAAA), mail servers (MX), text records (TXT), and more.
What is the difference between Google DNS and Cloudflare DNS?
Google Public DNS (8.8.8.8) and Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) are both free, public DNS resolvers. They may return slightly different results due to caching behavior and propagation timing. Cloudflare is generally known for faster response times, while Google DNS has the largest global infrastructure. Checking both can help verify that your DNS changes have propagated.
How long does DNS propagation take?
DNS propagation typically takes between 15 minutes and 48 hours, depending on the TTL (Time to Live) values set on the records and how aggressively resolvers cache responses. You can use ZonePeek to check whether your changes have reached Google and Cloudflare DNS resolvers.
Why do my DNS results differ from another tool?
Different DNS tools may query different resolvers, which can have different cached versions of your records. Results can also vary based on your geographic location, the resolver's caching policy, and how recently the records were updated. ZonePeek lets you explicitly choose between Google and Cloudflare to compare.
Is ZonePeek free to use?
Yes, ZonePeek is completely free with no account required. We don't use cookies, don't track your queries, and don't store any personal data. You can perform unlimited lookups and export results at no cost.
What does the export feature do?
ZonePeek lets you select individual DNS records or entire record groups and export them in BIND zone file format. This is useful for documentation, migration between DNS providers, backup purposes, or sharing DNS configurations with colleagues.