Getting Started

A brief introduction to Deep DNS and its features.

Deep DNS TeamOctober 23, 20252 min read

Getting Started with Deep DNS

Welcome to Deep DNS, your comprehensive platform for DNS analysis and domain intelligence. This guide introduces you to our core features and helps you get started with DNS troubleshooting, security analysis, and performance monitoring.

Understanding the Basics

Deep DNS is a professional-grade suite of DNS analysis tools designed for developers, system administrators, security professionals, and anyone managing internet infrastructure. Our platform provides real-time DNS intelligence, certificate analysis, and email security verification to help you maintain reliable, secure, and high-performing online services.

"DNS is the phonebook of the internet. Without it, you'd have to remember IP addresses instead of domain names." - An Internet Sage

Core Features at a Glance

Here's a quick overview of what Deep DNS offers:

  • DNS Lookup and Analysis: Query A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SOA, and all other DNS record types. Compare results across different DNS resolvers worldwide and track historical DNS changes.
  • Domain Intelligence: Access WHOIS lookup for registration details, monitor DNS propagation globally, and identify subdomains.
  • Security Analysis: Inspect SSL/TLS certificate validity, verify SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configurations, and validate DNSSEC implementation.
  • Performance Tools: Benchmark DNS response times, analyze latency, and monitor uptime.

Getting Started

Ready to dive in? Here's how to begin:

  1. Start with a simple DNS lookup: Enter any domain in the search bar to view its DNS records.
  2. Explore our documentation: Learn about DNS record types and how DNS propagation works.
  3. Analyze your domain's security: Use our SSL/TLS analysis tool to verify your certificates.
  4. Optimize email delivery: Check your email security configuration to prevent spoofing.

Example: Performing a DNS Lookup

To perform a basic DNS lookup for example.com, you can use the following command in your terminal (if you have dig installed):

dig example.com

This command will return various DNS records associated with example.com.

Next Steps


Need Help? Our comprehensive documentation covers everything from DNS fundamentals to advanced troubleshooting. Browse by category or use the search function to find specific topics.