A records point a domain or hostname to an IPv4 address. They are one of the most important DNS record types because they help browsers and devices find the correct server for a website.
An A record maps a hostname such as example.com to an IPv4 address. If the record is correct, users reach the intended server. If it is missing or wrong, a website may fail to load or point to the wrong host.
A record lookups are useful when launching a website, changing web hosting, pointing a domain to a new server, or checking whether DNS changes have propagated correctly.
The most important value is the IP address returned. Compare it with the IP address of the server you expect the domain to use. If they do not match, traffic may be routed incorrectly.
Frequent issues include using the wrong IP address, forgetting to update DNS after moving hosting, propagation delays, and conflicting DNS zone settings.
Once you understand what to look for, run a live check using the tool below.
Launch DNS LookupAn A record is a DNS record that maps a domain or hostname to an IPv4 address.
To verify that a domain points to the correct web server or troubleshoot website routing issues.
This page explains the purpose of the check, what results mean, and what problems to watch for before you run the live tool.
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