DNS & domain lookup

NS Record Lookup

Look up the NS (nameserver) records for any domain in real time over DNS-over-HTTPS. Free NS record lookup to see which DNS provider hosts a domain.

Look up NS records

Enter a domain to resolve its NS (nameserver) records over live DNS.

What this NS record lookup does

Lists the authoritative nameservers
Shows each nameserver and TTL
Confirms who controls the domain's DNS
One-click copy for any record value
Explains the records in plain English with AI

Common use cases

  1. 1Verifying which DNS provider hosts a domain
  2. 2Confirming a nameserver change after migration
  3. 3Checking for at least two nameservers
  4. 4Confirming DNS changes after an edit
  5. 5Auditing a domain you manage or are taking over

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About NS records

NS records list the authoritative nameservers responsible for a domain — the servers that hold its DNS records. A domain should have at least two, ideally on separate infrastructure for resilience.

This lookup queries your NS (nameserver) records in real time over DNS-over-HTTPS, so you see exactly what resolvers see right now — useful for verifying changes, auditing a setup, or troubleshooting.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Got Questions? We Have Answers.

What is an NS record?

An NS (nameserver) record lists the authoritative servers that hold a domain's DNS records — effectively, who controls its DNS.

How many nameservers should a domain have?

At least two, ideally on separate infrastructure, so DNS keeps working if one nameserver fails.

How do NS records show my DNS provider?

The nameserver hostnames usually reveal the provider (for example ns.cloudflare.com), so NS records tell you where a domain's DNS is hosted.

Is the lookup live?

Yes. NS records are resolved in real time over DNS-over-HTTPS.

I changed nameservers — why the delay?

Nameserver changes are handled at the registry and can take up to 48 hours to propagate globally. Re-check periodically.

What is the difference between NS and SOA?

NS lists the authoritative nameservers; SOA holds administrative details for the zone, like the primary nameserver and serial number.