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What is Nslookup?
Nslookup is a command-line tool used to query the Domain Name System (DNS) to obtain domain name or IP address mapping or other DNS records. It is a utility available on most operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Common uses and Commands
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Lookup IP address of a domain: To find the IP address of a domain, you can run the following command:
nslookup example.com. -
Reverse lookup: You can perform a reverse lookup to find the domain name associated with an IP address. To do this, run the following command:
nslookup -type=PTR IP_address -
Specify a DNS server: By default, nslookup uses the default DNS server configured on your system. You can specify a different DNS server to use by running the following command:
nslookup example.com DNS_server -
Query a specific DNS record type: You can query for a specific type of DNS record, such as MX, SOA, or NS, by using the "-type" option. For example, to query for the MX record of a domain, run the following command:
nslookup -type=MX example.com.- More Options ---> A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, SQA, TXT
More Information
More information and documentation for NSlookup: Microsoft Docs