Reverse DNS Lookup

Perform a reverse DNS (PTR) lookup to find the hostname associated with an IP address.

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Frequently asked questions

What is reverse DNS?
Reverse DNS (rDNS) resolves an IP address to a hostname via PTR records. It is commonly used in email server verification — many spam filters reject mail from IPs without a matching PTR record.