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--- networking:dns:reverse-dns [2026/07/22 19:57] – created - external edit 127.0.0.1
+++ networking:dns:reverse-dns [2026/07/23 15:14] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ===== Reverse DNS and Telenegar =====
-Telenegar DNS Check supports PTR lookups.
+Telenegar **IP Check** automatically performs a Reverse DNS lookup for both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
-Given an IPv4 or IPv6 address, the tool can display:
+Although Reverse DNS is part of the Domain Name System (DNS), it starts with an IP address rather than a domain name.
+For this reason, Telenegar provides Reverse DNS lookups through the [[tools:ipcheck|IP Check]] tool.
-  * PTR record
+The tool displays:
-  * Hostname
-  * DNS provider response
+  * PTR record (hostname)
-  * TTL
+  * Forward-confirmed Reverse DNS (when available)
+  * IP ownership information
+  * ASN information
+  * Geographic information
 This is useful for diagnosing:
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   * Mail server configuration
   * Reverse DNS consistency
+Use [[tools:ipcheck|IP Check]] to inspect Reverse DNS information for any IP address.
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