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Check whether a domain is reachable and inspect DNS records such as MX, A, AAAA, SPF, DMARC, BIMI and TXT.

We inspect public DNS records for the entered domain only.

Check email domains with our free domain checker

Use this page to inspect the DNS setup of a mail domain, including MX records, SPF, DMARC, BIMI and raw TXT entries.

Domain check for DNS, email reachability and trust signals

A domain can look active in a browser but still have incomplete email configuration. This domain checker helps you review whether a domain is reachable, whether it publishes mail routing through MX records, and whether important email authentication records are present.

The result is useful when you want to check a domain before sending email, onboarding a customer domain, reviewing a signup domain, investigating deliverability problems, or comparing DNS settings for known providers.

When a domain check helps

  • Before accepting a business email domain in a signup or onboarding flow.
  • When an email address bounces and you want to review the domain behind it.
  • Before changing DNS records for SPF, DMARC or mail routing.
  • When comparing custom domain setup with known email providers.

Domain reachability, mail reception and email trust are different signals

A domain check becomes more useful when the result is read as a group of signals instead of a single pass or fail value. A and AAAA records usually describe whether the domain points to web or host infrastructure. MX records describe where email for the domain should be delivered. SPF, DMARC and BIMI describe how the domain presents itself to receiving mail systems and compatible inbox providers.

That distinction matters because a domain can be reachable without being ready for email. For example, a company website may load correctly because A records exist, while the same domain has no MX records and therefore does not look prepared to receive messages. The opposite can also happen: a domain can be configured mainly for email and publish MX records even when the root website is not important.

For deliverability and fraud prevention, the authentication records are often just as important as reachability. SPF helps identify authorized sending systems, DMARC publishes a policy for authentication failures, and BIMI can support visible brand identity when the rest of the setup is strong. Reviewing these records together gives a clearer view of whether a domain looks technically consistent and trustworthy.

What the domain checker inspects

The tool reads public DNS records and summarizes the signals that matter most for email and basic domain reachability.

mx

MX records show which mail servers receive email for the domain.

a

A and AAAA records show whether the domain points to IPv4 or IPv6 hosts.

spf

SPF helps receiving mail systems decide which servers may send email for the domain.

dmarc

DMARC publishes a policy for handling messages that fail email authentication.

bimi

BIMI can publish brand logo information for compatible inbox providers.

txt

TXT records expose additional DNS configuration such as SPF and service verification.

Frequently asked questions about checking domains

Does a domain check prove that a mailbox exists?

No. A domain check can show whether the domain publishes DNS and mail-related records, but it cannot prove that a specific mailbox exists.

Why are MX records important for a domain?

MX records tell other mail systems where to deliver email for the domain. Missing MX records can indicate that email reception is not intentionally configured.

Can a domain be reachable without receiving email?

Yes. A domain can have A or AAAA records for website traffic while still missing MX records or email authentication records.