DNS Trace Debugger

Trace DNS resolution step-by-step from Root → TLD → Authoritative nameservers, similar to dig +trace.

Enter a domain name — no http:// or www needed
About DNS Trace

DNS resolution is hierarchical. When you query a domain, the resolver starts from the root (.) zone, then delegates to the TLD nameservers, and finally reaches the authoritative nameservers for your domain.

  • Root (.) 13 root nameserver clusters manage the top-level delegation
  • Delegation Each zone hands off to the next level via NS records
  • Answer Final records returned from the authoritative nameserver