Network & DNS

The Network view groups five DNS and network diagnostic tools in a single panel. Each tool keeps its own state, so switching between them preserves your previous query and results.

NSLookup

Resolves a hostname to its IP addresses, or an IP address to its hostname. Enter a domain or IP and run the lookup to see the resolved addresses. This is the quickest way to confirm that a domain points where you expect.

Dig

A detailed DNS query tool. Enter a hostname or IP address, choose a record type, and optionally specify a custom nameserver to query against.

Available record types:

Type	What it returns
`A`	IPv4 addresses
`AAAA`	IPv6 addresses
`MX`	Mail exchange servers and priorities
`TXT`	Text records (SPF, DKIM, domain verification)
`NS`	Authoritative nameservers
`CNAME`	Canonical name aliases
`SOA`	Start of authority — primary nameserver, zone serial, refresh timers
`SRV`	Service location records (host, port, priority, weight)
`PTR`	Reverse DNS — maps an IP back to a hostname

The custom nameserver field is optional. Leave it empty to use the system resolver, or enter a specific server (e.g. 8.8.8.8) to check how a particular resolver sees the domain.

DNS Records

Queries multiple record types for a single domain in one pass. Use the ALL button to query every supported type at once, or select individual types from the same set available in Dig. The results appear grouped by record type, making it straightforward to survey the full DNS profile of a domain without running separate queries.

Whois

Looks up the registration details for a domain name or IP address. The result includes the registrar, registration and expiry dates, and the domain's nameservers. Use it to verify domain ownership, check how long until a registration expires, or confirm which registrar manages the domain.

My IP

Detects your external IP address by querying OpenDNS. This is the address remote servers see when your machine connects — useful for confirming VPN status, verifying firewall rules, or checking which IP a site's access logs will record for your requests.