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How to do a DNS Lookup using Track DNS in cPanel

By Jonathan Griffin. Editor, SEO Consultant, & Developer.

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The Track DNS feature in cPanel uses the basic host command to perform a DNS lookup to return general DNS information about the domain, including server IP Address, A records, MX records, and more.

Notice

Some web hosts do not grant access to this feature.

How to perform a DNS Lookup in cPanel

The DNS Lookup functionality is contained within the Track DNS feature. The tutorial below takes you through the process of using this feature to look up a domains’ DNS records.

  1. Log in to cPanel

    The first step is to log in to your cPanel admin area. Your web host will have sent you details on how to do this in your welcome email.

    We’ve covered the different methods of logging in to cPanel here.

  2. Click on the Track DNS Feature Icon

    Under the Advanced Panel, click the Track DNS icon.

  3. Click the Look Up button

    Under the Domain Lookup Heading, type in the domain you want to look up, and click the “Look Up” button.

  4. View results

    The final step is to view the results.