DNS records for censys.io

DNS lookup summary for censys.io

This page shows the DNS records for censys.io, queried live from public DNS servers. DNS records are the data that connect the domain name to IP addresses, mail servers and other services.

Below you can review the A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS and CNAME records for censys.io, change the DNS server used for the query and run a new lookup for any other domain.

What are DNS records?

DNS (Domain Name System) records are entries stored in a domain's authoritative zone. They translate a human-readable name into the technical details computers need to reach the right server or service.

Common record types include A and AAAA (IPv4 and IPv6 addresses), MX (mail servers), TXT (verification and email policies such as SPF, DKIM and DMARC), NS (name servers) and CNAME (aliases).

How to read the DNS records of censys.io

The A and AAAA records reveal which IP addresses censys.io currently points to. The MX records list the servers that receive email for censys.io, while TXT records hold verification and email-authentication policies.

Each record also has a TTL (time to live) that indicates how long it can be cached. Higher TTLs mean changes take longer to propagate across the internet.

Use cases

  • Verify which IP address censys.io resolves to right now.
  • Troubleshoot email delivery for censys.io by inspecting MX and TXT records.
  • Confirm DNS propagation for censys.io after changing providers.
  • Audit SPF, DKIM and DMARC configuration for censys.io.

Frequently asked questions

What DNS records does censys.io have?

This page lists the public DNS records for censys.io, including A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS and CNAME records when they exist in the domain's zone.

Which IP address does censys.io point to?

The A record (IPv4) and AAAA record (IPv6) shown above indicate the IP addresses censys.io currently resolves to.

How do I check the mail servers for censys.io?

Look at the MX records on this page. They list, in priority order, the servers responsible for receiving email for censys.io.

Why are the DNS records for censys.io different from what I expected?

DNS changes take time to propagate because of TTL caching, and results can vary by DNS server. Try a different DNS server or run the lookup again after propagation completes.

Is the DNS lookup for censys.io free?

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