Resolve-DnsName

SafeTest DNS resolution

Resolve-DnsName <name> -Type A

The nslookup successor. -Server queries a specific DNS host — easy split-brain diagnosis.

Examples

Resolve-DnsName example.com -Server 8.8.8.8Resolve via external DNS

Syntax

Resolve-DnsName <name> [-Type A|MX|TXT] [-Server ip]

Before you run it

Read only.

Related commands

nslookupCheck DNS resolution
digDNS query
Clear-DnsClientCacheFlush the DNS cache

The same reference, with no signal at all

Every command on this site, held on your device. The app adds 632 more: 1,510 commands and 120 fix flows, searchable with no connection. Free to install, no ads (some content is a one-time purchase).

Get it free on the App Store