About the API:
A DNS lookup is initiated when an end user enters a domain name and the resolver translates it into the corresponding identifier—the IP address.
Forward DNS (also known as a forward DNS lookup) is a request that is used to obtain an IP address by searching the domain. This follows the standard DNS query journey when the user types in a web page or sends an email and is provided with the related IP address.
This process allows an end client to translate a domain name or email address into the address of the device that would handle the server-side communication.
This API receives the domains name and it will deliver all the DNS records that are available or related to it:
The following types of DNS records are especially useful:
Security issues can be handled by DNS lookup. You will be able to detect any DNS record associated with a Domain. If you know beforehand if an IP address is blacklisted, you can detect that IP address to the domain you are looking for and you can block any connections with them.
Also, you can enrich your DNS databases, and you will be able to know if any IP that wants to connect with you or your products is allowed by you.
Besides the number of API calls per month:
To use this endpoint you must specify the URL of a website and a record type in the parameters.
Get DNS - Endpoint Features
Object | Description |
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domain |
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record_type |
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{"Example Response":"No response example available for now."}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/259/dns+records+lookup+api/7048/get+dns?domain=google.com&record_type=A' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Header | Description |
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Authorization
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[Required] Should be Bearer access_key . See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed. |
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The "Get All DNS Records" endpoint returns various DNS record types, including A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, and TXT records. The "Get DNS" endpoint allows users to specify a record type and returns data specific to that type, such as IP addresses for A records or mail exchange servers for MX records.
Key fields in the response include "ipAddress" for A records, "nameServer" for NS records, "exchange" for MX records, and "txtDetail" for TXT records. Each field provides specific information related to the queried domain.
The response data is structured in JSON format, with separate arrays for each record type. For example, "aResults" contains A record results, while "mxResults" contains MX record details, making it easy to parse and utilize the data.
The "Get All DNS Records" endpoint requires the "domain" parameter, which should be the root domain without "http," "https," or "www." The "Get DNS" endpoint requires both the "URL" of the website and the "record type" parameter, which can be A, AAAA, CNAME, NS, and others.
The DNS Records Lookup API queries authoritative DNS servers to retrieve the requested records. This ensures that the data is accurate and up-to-date, as it is sourced directly from the servers responsible for managing the domain's DNS information.
Common use cases include verifying domain ownership, troubleshooting DNS issues, enhancing security by identifying blacklisted IPs, and enriching DNS databases for better network management. Users can also monitor changes in DNS records over time.
Users can analyze the returned data to identify IP addresses associated with a domain, check mail servers for email routing, or validate TXT records for authentication purposes. This information can be integrated into security systems or network monitoring tools.
If the API returns partial or empty results, users should check the domain format and ensure it is a valid root domain. Additionally, they can try querying different record types or verify the existence of the domain to troubleshoot potential issues.
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