Live DNS Lookup API

The Live DNS checker API offers real-time access to DNS records, enabling swift and accurate resolution of domain names to IP addresses and vice versa. Network administrators and developers can use this API for instant network diagnostics, verifying DNS configurations, and troubleshooting connectivity issues. The live DNS API empowers users to ensure the correctness and availability of their DNS records, streamlining the process of maintaining a reliable and resilient online presence.

{
    "queryTime": "2023-08-24 08:11:25",
    "domainName": "jfreaks.com",
    "dnsTypes": {
        "A": 1,
        "AAAA": 28,
        "MX": 15,
        "NS": 2,
        "SOA": 6,
        "TXT": 16
    },
    "dnsRecords": [
        {
            "name": "jfreaks.com",
            "type": 1,
            "dnsType": "A",
            "ttl": 300,
            "rawText": "jfreaks.com.\t\t300\tIN\tA\t104.21.20.167",
            "rRsetType": 1,
            "address": "104.21.20.167"
        },
        {...},
        {
            "name": "jfreaks.com",
            "type": 6,
            "dnsType": "SOA",
            "ttl": 1800,
            "rawText": "jfreaks.com.\t\t1800\tIN\tSOA\tcheryl.ns.cloudflare.com. dns.cloudflare.com. 2313953279 10000 2400 604800 1800",
            "rRsetType": 6,
            "admin": "dns.cloudflare.com.",
            "host": "cheryl.ns.cloudflare.com.",
            "expire": 604800,
            "minimum": 1800,
            "refresh": 10000,
            "retry": 2400,
            "serial": 2313953279
        },
        {
            "name": "jfreaks.com",
            "type": 16,
            "dnsType": "TXT",
            "ttl": 300,
            "rawText": "jfreaks.com.\t\t300\tIN\tTXT\t\"v\u003dspf1 include:zoho.com ~all\"",
            "rRsetType": 16,
            "strings": [
                "v\u003dspf1 include:zoho.com ~all"
            ]
        }
    ]
}
            
{
    "totalRecords": 11,
    "totalPages": 1,
    "currentPage": 1,
    "historicalDnsRecords": [
        {
            "queryTime": "2023-02-24",
            "domainName": "jfreaks.com.",
            "dnsTypes": {
                "SOA": 6,
                "A": 1,
                "NS": 2,
                "TXT": 16,
                "AAAA": 28,
                "MX": 15
            },
            "dnsRecords": [
                {
                    "name": "jfreaks.com",
                    "type": 1,
                    "dnsType": "A",
                    "ttl": 300,
                    "rawText": "jfreaks.com.\t\t300\tIN\tA\t172.67.193.56",
                    "rRsetType": 1,
                    "address": "172.67.193.56"
                },
                {
                    "name": "jfreaks.com",
                    "type": 1,
                    "dnsType": "A",
                    "ttl": 300,
                    "rawText": "jfreaks.com.\t\t300\tIN\tA\t104.21.20.167",
                    "rRsetType": 1,
                    "address": "104.21.20.167"
                },
                {
                    "name": "jfreaks.com",
                    "type": 28,
                    "dnsType": "AAAA",
                    "ttl": 300,
                    "rawText": "jfreaks.com.\t\t300\tCLASS28\tAAAA\t2606:4700:3032:0:0:0:ac43:c138",
                    "rRsetType": 28,
                    "address": "2606:4700:3032:0:0:0:ac43:c138"
                },
                {...}
            ]
        }
    ]
}
            

Historical DNS Lookup API

With the Historical DNS Lookup API, you gain a valuable resource to delve into the past and track changes in domain configurations over time. Researchers, cyber-security experts, and businesses can utilise this API to explore domain history, ownership changes, and record modifications. By accessing historical DNS data, organisations can conduct in-depth analyses, identify security threats, and make informed decisions based on the evolution of their domain's infrastructure.

DNS History Lookup

Reverse DNS API

Our Reverse DNS Lookup API provides an extensive range of DNS records, including A, AAAA, SOA, MX, NS, CNAME, TXT, and SPF. With this comprehensive API, effortlessly retrieve associated domain names for various record types and enable yourself to gain valuable insights into domain configurations and ownership. Utilise our Reverse DNS API for email verification, spam prevention, and robust network security. Uncover the true potential of reverse DNS lookups to optimise user experiences, enhance cyber-security measures, and ensure the authenticity of incoming emails.

Search Reverse DNS
{
    "totalRecords": 11547,
    "totalPages": 116,
    "currentPage": 1,
    "reverseDnsRecords": [
        {
            "queryTime": "2023-02-10",
            "domainName": "fma-rms.com",
            "dnsTypes": {
                "A": 1
            },
            "dnsRecords": [
                {
                    "name": "fma-rms.com",
                    "type": 1,
                    "dnsType": "A",
                    "ttl": 3600,
                    "rawText": "fma-rms.com.\t\t3600\tIN\tA\t1.1.1.1",
                    "rRsetType": 1,
                    "address": "1.1.1.1"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "queryTime": "2023-02-10",
            "domainName": "pokulator.com",
            "dnsTypes": {
                "A": 1
            },
            "dnsRecords": [
                {
                    "name": "pokulator.com",
                    "type": 1,
                    "dnsType": "A",
                    "ttl": 3600,
                    "rawText": "pokulator.com.\t\t3600\tIN\tA\t1.1.1.1",
                    "rRsetType": 1,
                    "address": "1.1.1.1"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "queryTime": "2023-02-10",
            "domainName": "terebere.com",
            "dnsTypes": {
                "A": 1
            },
            "dnsRecords": [
                {
                    "name": "terebere.com",
                    "type": 1,
                    "dnsType": "A",
                    "ttl": 3600,
                    "rawText": "terebere.com.\t\t3600\tIN\tA\t1.1.1.1",
                    "rRsetType": 1,
                    "address": "1.1.1.1"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "queryTime": "2023-02-10",
            "domainName": "foxmall.com",
            "dnsTypes": {
                "A": 1
            },
            "dnsRecords": [
                {
                    "name": "foxmall.com",
                    "type": 1,
                    "dnsType": "A",
                    "ttl": 3600,
                    "rawText": "foxmall.com.\t\t3600\tIN\tA\t1.1.1.1",
                    "rRsetType": 1,
                    "address": "1.1.1.1"
                }
            ]
        },
        {...}
    ]
}
            

Use Cases

real world

Network Diagnostics

DNS APIs are used for troubleshooting network issues by performing live DNS lookups, helping to identify DNS misconfigurations and resolve connectivity problems.

identity

Domain Research

DNS APIs provide historical DNS records, allowing researchers to track changes in domain configurations, ownership, and infrastructure over time.

domain issues

Email Verification

Reverse DNS lookup APIs are used to validate email sender addresses, preventing spam and ensuring the authenticity of incoming emails.

admin network

Competitive Analysis

Our simple & fast DNS Lookup API is a great way to lookup and compare DNS entries. Use this API to determine the companies that your competitors are currently working with, ensuring you're reaching out to the right companies for your business development efforts.

domain issues

Threat Intelligence

The DNS APIs are ideal for tracking down the creator of malware, DDoS attacks and more. If your site is receiving a large amount of traffic that isn't normal, then you can use our detailed results to track the originator right down to their IP address. This information is useful in pinpointing issues such as spam campaigns, phishing schemes and hacking attempts.

admin network

Penetration Testing

Our DNS APIs are a great way to gain a more in-depth understanding of an organisation's online presence. This information can be used by pen testers and researchers to discover more about an organisation's network infrastructure, gaining insights into potential attack surfaces.