DNS Record Inspector API

API ID 6517

The DNS Record Inspector API enables you to check DNS records for any domain and record type, offering reliable, real-time, and globally accurate results.

100% uptime 534 ms avg response

API Documentation

Endpoints

Request

To use this endpoint you must indicate a domain and a record type in the parameters.

 

Record types:

  • A
  • AAAA
  • CNAME
  • NS
  • SOA
  • MX
  • SRV
  • TXT
  • CAA
  • NAPTR
  • PTR
  • HINFO
  • A6
Endpoint ID: 9433
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/6517/dns+record+inspector+api/9433/dns+data
INPUT PARAMETERS

DNS Data — Endpoint Features

Object Description
domain Required Indicates a domain
record_type Required Indicates a record type

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INPUT PARAMETERS

domain
record_type
API EXAMPLE RESPONSE
JSON
[{"host":"gmail.com","class":"IN","ttl":201,"type":"A","ip":"216.58.206.69"}]
DNS Data — CODE SNIPPETS

curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/6517/dns+record+inspector+api/9433/dns+data?domain=gmail.com&record_type=A' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    

API Access Key & Authentication

After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the DNS Record Inspector API simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.

Headers
Header Description
Authorization Required Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.

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Overview

The DNS Record Inspector API is a powerful tool designed for real-time DNS record queries across any domain and record type. Tailored for developers, network administrators, and cybersecurity experts, it delivers fast, accurate, and detailed insights into a domain’s DNS configuration and status.

With a single request, you can retrieve extensive information on various DNS records, including:
A, AAAA, CNAME, NS, SOA, MX, SRV, TXT, CAA, NAPTR, PTR, HINFO, and A6.
This broad coverage enables you to validate email setups, monitor DNS propagation, enforce security policies like CAA, and much more.

DNS Record Inspector API FAQs

The API returns detailed DNS record information for specified domains and record types, including A, AAAA, CNAME, NS, SOA, MX, SRV, TXT, CAA, NAPTR, PTR, HINFO, and A6 records. Each response includes relevant details about the queried record type.

Key fields in the response include the record type, domain name, TTL (Time to Live), and the record value. For example, an A record response will show the IP address associated with the domain.

The response data is structured in a JSON format, with each record type represented as an object containing fields like "type," "name," "ttl," and "data." This organization allows for easy parsing and utilization of the information.

The GET DNS Data endpoint requires two parameters: "domain" (the domain name to query) and "record_type" (the type of DNS record to retrieve). Users must specify valid record types from the supported list.

Typical use cases include validating email configurations (MX records), monitoring DNS propagation (NS records), and enforcing security policies (CAA records). Developers and network administrators can leverage this data for troubleshooting and optimization.

Data accuracy is maintained through real-time queries to authoritative DNS servers. The API ensures that the information retrieved reflects the current state of DNS records, providing reliable insights for users.

Users can utilize the returned data by analyzing the specific fields relevant to their needs. For instance, checking the TTL value can help in understanding how long DNS records are cached, while the record value can be used for configuration or troubleshooting.

Standard data patterns include consistent formatting of record types and values. For example, A records will always return an IP address, while TXT records may contain strings of text. Users should expect structured responses that align with the specified record type.

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