Checking DNS (Domain Name System)

We can use nslookup command to check dns (domain name system). How to check:

In windows,

- Press Windows + R keys together.
- Type cmd in the run box and press enter.
- Type nslookup in the command prompt and press enter.

To check dns:
- Type example.com and press enter. If your dns is working, you will see Name and IP Address.

To check website:
- Type www.example.com and press enter. If your website is working, you will see your hosting name  and IP Address.


In Linux,

- Open new terminal and type nslookup and press enter.

To check dns:
- Type example.com and press enter. If your dns is working, you will see Name and IP Address.

To check website:
- Type www.example.com and press enter. If your website is working, you will see your hosting name  and IP Address.


Using the third party software/website 

If you want to check your dns by using third party website, click here to do it.