How to Validate DNS Records

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DIG

Here’s a simple approach to verifying DNS records during set-up/transfer. It includes steps for checking various record types, expected outputs.

dig <Record Type> <hostname/domain>

Additional Tools

For a GUI-based verification:

• MXToolbox: https://mxtoolbox.com/
• DNS Checker: https://dnschecker.org/
• Google Toolbox: https://toolbox.googleapps.com/apps/dig/