Raw answer output

Dig (online)

Dig performs a precise DNS query and returns the raw answer section, just like the command-line tool — including the response status, query time and the resolver used. Ideal when you want exact records without parsing a full report.

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What it measures

  • Answer-section records for the queried type
  • Response status (NOERROR, NXDOMAIN, …) and query time
  • The resolver the answer came from

How to read the results

  • NOERROR with answers means the record exists and resolved cleanly.
  • NXDOMAIN means the name does not exist at all.
  • An empty answer with NOERROR means the name exists but not for that record type.

Frequently asked questions

How is dig different from DNS Lookup?

DNS Lookup shows a friendly multi-record table; dig returns a single record type's raw answer section, closer to the CLI output.

What does NXDOMAIN mean?

The domain name does not exist in DNS — often a typo or an expired/unregistered domain.

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