New Feature: Instantly Look Up A Records for Any Domain

We're excited to announce a powerful new addition to our DNS performance platform โ€” you can now instantly look up A records (IPv4 addresses) for any domain!

Whether you're optimizing performance, troubleshooting DNS issues, or auditing your DNS setup, this feature gives you the quick insights you need, all in one place.

What Are A Records?

A Records โ€” or "Address Records" โ€” are one of the most fundamental parts of the Domain Name System (DNS). They map a domain name (like example.com) to an IPv4 address (like 93.184.216.34), telling browsers and systems where to go when users type in your domain.

Understanding and validating A records is crucial for:

  • DNS troubleshooting
  • Website migrations
  • Performance optimization
  • Security auditing
  • Load balancing and redundancy checks

Why This Matters

With our new A record lookup tool, you can:

  • ๐Ÿ” Instantly see the current A record(s) for any domain
  • ๐Ÿง  Identify mismatches or misconfigured IP addresses
  • ๐ŸŒ Confirm changes have propagated across providers
  • ๐Ÿš€ Validate performance tests against the correct IP targets

This feature complements our DNS performance testing by giving you a clear, up-to-date view of how your domain resolves under the hood.

How to Use It

Using the new A record lookup feature is simple:

  1. Go to our platformโ€™s DNS testing interface
  2. Enter the domain you want to analyze
  3. View the returned A record(s) instantly, along with performance metrics (if applicable)

Youโ€™ll see the IPv4 addresses tied to the domain, giving you more control over DNS visibility and diagnostics.

Use Cases

Hereโ€™s how this feature helps real users like you:

  • โœ… Web developers can confirm that new hosting IPs are properly resolving.
  • โœ… SEO specialists can verify proper IP configuration to avoid crawl issues.
  • โœ… IT teams can identify DNS-related downtime or incorrect routing.
  • โœ… Security analysts can check if domains are resolving to suspicious IPs.

More DNS Tools Coming Soon

The A record lookup is just one of many upcoming enhancements. We're building a comprehensive DNS toolkit that empowers you to:

  • Monitor DNS provider performance
  • Compare resolution speed across global regions
  • Audit records for accuracy and security

Try It Out Now

๐Ÿ”— Look up A Records for Your Domain

Give it a spin and see how your domain resolves at the IP level โ€” in seconds.


Whether you're a developer, sysadmin, marketer, or tech-savvy business owner, understanding your DNS records has never been easier. Stay tuned โ€” support for AAAA (IPv6), CNAME, MX, and more is on the way!

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