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NS Record Lookup

NS Record Lookup

Inspect authoritative Name Server (NS) DNS records and identify DNS hosting providers.

Domain Search

Enter a domain name to inspect authoritative nameservers

Client-Side DoH Resolution

All queries run directly in your browser via encrypted DNS-over-HTTPS.

    Examples

    Cloudflare Authoritative NS

    Input
    Domain: cloudflare.com
    Output
    NS: ns3.cloudflare.com
NS: ns4.cloudflare.com
Provider: Cloudflare DNS

    Shows nameservers responsible for DNS answers.

    About this tool

    The NS Record Lookup tool identifies authoritative Name Server (NS) DNS records for any domain name and detects DNS hosting infrastructure (Cloudflare, AWS Route 53, GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Cloud DNS, Vercel, Netlify).

    How to use

    1. Enter domain name

      Type any domain name such as cloudflare.com.

    2. Run NS query

      Click Lookup Nameservers to resolve authoritative NS records.

    3. Inspect DNS host

      Review nameserver list and detected DNS provider badge.

    Use cases

    DNS delegation check

    Verify that domain registrar nameservers match your active DNS hosting provider.

    DNS propagation monitoring

    Confirm that nameservers updated during domain migrations.

    Common mistakes

    Mistake:Mismatched nameservers at registrar.

    Fix:Ensure all nameserver records configured at your registrar match your DNS host's assigned nameservers.

    Frequently asked questions

    Related guides

    What Are NS Records? Authoritative DNS Nameservers Explained

    Learn how NS records delegate DNS authority and identify the nameservers serving a domain.

    References & standards

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