DNS records for facebook.com

DNS lookup summary for facebook.com

This page shows the DNS records for facebook.com, 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 facebook.com, 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 facebook.com

The A and AAAA records reveal which IP addresses facebook.com currently points to. The MX records list the servers that receive email for facebook.com, 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 facebook.com resolves to right now.
  • Troubleshoot email delivery for facebook.com by inspecting MX and TXT records.
  • Confirm DNS propagation for facebook.com after changing providers.
  • Audit SPF, DKIM and DMARC configuration for facebook.com.

Frequently asked questions

What DNS records does facebook.com have?

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

Which IP address does facebook.com point to?

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

How do I check the mail servers for facebook.com?

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

Why are the DNS records for facebook.com 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 facebook.com free?

Yes. The XploreNetHub DNS Lookup is completely free, requires no sign-up and runs directly in your browser.

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