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dig

SafeDNS query

dig <name>

More detailed DNS responses than nslookup; +short for brevity.

Examples

  • dig example.com +shortJust the IP, concise

Syntax

dig <name> [@DNS] [+short]

Before you run it

Read-only.

Used when you see

Name resolution problems
3
Query a different DNSTest against 8.8.8.8
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Checking anti-spoofing (SPF/DKIM)
1
Verify the domain's SPF/DMARC recordsdig TXT for the domain and _dmarc subdomain.
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