DNS Trace

Trace the complete DNS resolution chain for a domain — from root server through the TLD server to the authoritative nameserver.

How does DNS Trace work?

DNS (Domain Name System) translates domain names into IP addresses. This tool shows you the complete resolution path:

  1. Root-Server: The entry point — refers to the responsible TLD server.
  2. TLD-Server: Manages the top-level domain (e.g. .ch, .com) and refers to the authoritative nameserver.
  3. Authoritative Nameserver: Knows the final answer for the queried domain.

Supported record types: A (IPv4), AAAA (IPv6), MX (Mail), NS (Nameserver), TXT (Text), SOA (Start of Authority), CNAME (Alias), PTR (Reverse DNS), ANY (all available records), ALL (Smart ANY — queries multiple types in parallel).