How to Check DNS Records (A, MX, TXT, CNAME)

DNS Records Refresher (Types and Jobs)

A thirty-second refresher, then the methods. A records map hostnames to IP addresses, MX records route email, TXT records carry SPF/DKIM/DMARC and verifications, NS records name the authoritative nameservers, CNAMEs alias one hostname to another.

The quick check, three steps:

1. Open MXToolbox (mxtoolbox.com) or a DNS lookup panel.
2. Enter your domain and pick the record type — A, MX, TXT or NS.
3. Compare the output against what your host or email provider documented.

For deeper work, dig gives the professional's view: dig example.com A, dig example.com MX +short, dig example.com TXT — the +short flag trims answers to values. nslookup does the same on Windows. Wrong records get fixed at the authoritative zone — the MX record explainer covers mail routing, and the domain registration platform's DNS editor is where WebJi® zones live.

Method 1: Online Checkers (MXToolbox, whatsmydns)

How this plays out with DNS record lookup: settings that look cosmetic usually decide page speed and uptime under real traffic. The defaults WebJi® ships are tuned for Indian network conditions, and support can review your setup on request.

Method 2: dig Command With Examples

Two practical notes on dig command: it interacts directly with caching and database response, and misconfiguration is the most common cause of 'hosting is slow' tickets. WebJi® support checks it as part of standard migrations.

Method 3: nslookup on Windows

nslookup on Windows. Do this on one site or a staging copy first, then check the public URL in a private window so cache does not hide the result. Stop if the page errors, and email support@webji.services with the step name and the exact error before you repeat it on every account. WebJi® support mail is staffed 24/7 in Hindi and English; the phone line +91 141 4941811 is business hours only.

Reading A, MX, TXT/SPF and NS Results

Two practical notes on MXToolbox: it interacts directly with caching and database response, and misconfiguration is the most common cause of 'hosting is slow' tickets. WebJi® support checks it as part of standard migrations.

Checking Global Propagation Status

How this plays out with whatsmydns.net: settings that look cosmetic usually decide page speed and uptime under real traffic. The defaults WebJi® ships are tuned for Indian network conditions, and support can review your setup on request.

Fixing Wrong or Stale DNS Records

Set the nameservers at the registrar, then edit records only in the DNS host those nameservers point at. Editing the other panel does nothing. A website and its mail can use different hosts: the A record sends the site, MX sends the mail.