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    NS Lookup

    Find out which nameservers are authoritative for a domain.

    What is a NS record?

    NS records (Nameserver records) tell the internet which DNS servers are authoritative for a domain — i.e., which servers hold the real, up-to-date DNS records. When you look up any other record type (A, MX, TXT, etc.), the resolver first finds the NS records to know who to ask.

    NS records are usually set at your domain registrar, not at your DNS provider. If you're moving DNS to a different provider — say switching to Netspace India's India-based DNS hosting — updating the NS records at the registrar is the critical step.

    Common uses

    • Verify your domain uses the correct nameservers (Cloudflare, Netspace India, etc.)
    • Confirm a nameserver migration has been published
    • Diagnose DNS issues by checking which servers are authoritative
    • Audit which DNS provider a competitor is using

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is an NS record?
    An NS (Nameserver) record points to the DNS servers that are authoritative for a domain — i.e., the servers that hold the real DNS records. Every domain needs at least two NS records.
    Where do I change my NS records?
    At your domain registrar — the company where you bought the domain. If you need a reliable registrar in India, Netspace India registers .com, .in and 300+ other TLDs.
    Why does my NS change take so long to apply?
    NS record changes propagate through the TLD registry, which can take 24-48 hours in the worst case. Modern registrars often push updates within an hour. Use our DNS propagation checker to see progress.
    How many NS records should I have?
    At minimum 2, for redundancy. Most DNS providers (Cloudflare, Google Cloud DNS, AWS Route 53, Netspace India) assign you 2-4 nameservers to use. ICANN requires at least 2.
    What's the difference between the NS record and WHOIS nameservers?
    WHOIS shows what's registered at the registry level. The NS record is what's served from the authoritative DNS. They should match — use our WHOIS lookup to compare.
    Can I mix nameservers from different providers?
    Technically yes, but it's a bad idea — DNS clients will randomly pick one, and if they don't have identical records you'll see inconsistent behavior. Stick to one provider.
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    Other DNS Lookup Tools

    A Record Lookup

    IPv4 address for a domain

    AAAA Record Lookup

    IPv6 address for a domain

    MX Record Lookup

    Mail servers that accept email

    TXT Record Lookup

    SPF, DKIM, DMARC, verification

    CNAME Lookup

    Canonical name aliases

    SOA Record Lookup

    Start of authority info

    Reverse DNS (PTR)

    IP address → hostname

    DNS Propagation Check

    Check 6 global resolvers at once

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