Domain CNAME Checker

Check CNAME records associated with a domain.

How to Use Domain CNAME Checker

1

Enter a subdomain or domain name (e.g., www.example.com or shop.example.com) in the search box.

2

Click the 'Find CNAME Records' button.

3

View the canonical target hostname that this domain is pointing to.

Why Use This Tool?

Verify Platform Integration

Check if your domain is successfully pointing to third-party platforms like Shopify, Squarespace, or Vercel.

Debug Email Subdomains

Verify if your email marketing platforms (like SendGrid or Mailchimp) have successfully verified your CNAME bounces.

Check WWW Redirects

Ensure your 'www' subdomain is properly aliased to your root domain.

Understanding Your Results

Canonical Name (CNAME)

A type of DNS record that maps an alias name to a true or canonical domain name.

Root Domain Rule

Standard DNS rules dictate that you cannot put a CNAME record on a root domain (e.g., example.com). They are almost exclusively used on subdomains (e.g., www.example.com).

Redirection

CNAMEs are resolved by the browser looking up the target's IP address and connecting there instead.

Important Notes

  • Results are provided for informational purposes only.
  • External API limits may apply to this tool.
  • Do not use this tool for malicious scanning or targeting.

Privacy & Security

  • Requests are processed securely. We do not store your scan history.
  • We do not collect personal information from tool inputs.

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