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Reverse DNS Lookup
Find the hostname behind an IP address.
Try 8.8.8.8 or an IPv6 address
REVERSE DNS RESULT
IPv4
8.8.8.8
| Type | Hostname | TTL | Forward check (FCrDNS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTR | dns.google |
5m300 seconds | Matches IP |
Forward confirmation checks whether each hostname resolves back to 8.8.8.8. A match confirms the DNS mapping; it does not verify the owner or the safety of a website.
Reverse DNS name 8.8.8.8.in-addr.arpa
FROM ADDRESS TO NAME
EXPLORE MOREA different view of your connection.
Reverse DNS returns the hostname published for an IP address. It can help identify mail servers and understand network logs. It does not list every website hosted on that IP.
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