How to check dns propagation

[wlanboy]

I currently found two (good) websites that do check the propagation on DNS entries:

• whatsmydns.net
  
• viewdns.info

Any other tools/sites available?

 

[notFound]

IntoDNS is my favourite for all round DNS, only has their one Romania location checking though.

 

[GIANT_CRAB]

Good:  http://mxtoolbox.com/ Not so good: http://bgp.he.net/ 

 

[jebat_ks]

IntoDNS is my favourite for all round DNS, only has their one Romania location checking though.

The only downside for me is they cache result. Up to 5minutes iirc.

Also,http://cloudmonitor.ca.com/en/checkit.php

 

[matt[scrdspd]]

IntoDNS

HostChecker

MXToolbox

 

[dano]

I just use dig -- so if I am changing an A record, I will change the record, then ask the name server I just changed if it has seen the change.

dig test-record.domain.com A @ns1.test-dns-servers.com

If that looks good,then I will ask some providers like the 4.x.x.x and goog, to see if they have seen it. If not, I look at the TTL, which on the records I do change is quite low, and wait and check these resolvers again. I also check the nameservers I use for recursive dns and they update quickly(not caching for hours as some ISP do).

 

[dcdan]

I was about to say, dig +trace it the only thing you actually need. Intodns seems to cache certain queries so it is not ideal & can create a lot of head scratching when there is actually no issue at all.

 

[SonicVPS]

Yes, use dig if you're on Linux or nslookup on Windows to confirm propagation against specific DNS servers.

I do use MXToolBox though and their subscription is worth if you are, for example an IT provider.

 

[MannDude]

IntoDNS.com and http://cloudmonitor.ca.com/en/checkit.php

 

[wlanboy]

Thank you all.

IntoDNS is decent and helps a lot to get things sorted on DNS records.

Maybe time to build a little tool for that.

 

[BuzzzHost]

I agree with using Dig and NsLookup strictly from the command line although 'Cloud Monitor' is a good resource to provide clients with who are seeking understand with DNS to their server/website in regards to a visual approach.

 

[JPC-Sabrina]

Yes, use dig if you're on Linux or nslookup on Windows to confirm propagation against specific DNS servers.

I do use MXToolBox though and their subscription is worth if you are, for example an IT provider.

Excellent suggestions for Linux and Windows users for propagation checks.