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DNS Diagnostics
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Stop guessing why your emails land in spam. Diagnose DNS issues, get AI-powered explanations, and fix them in seconds.

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Why Smart DNS?

Most DNS tools are built for sysadmins. Smart DNS is built for product teams, developers, and founders who need things to just work.

Instant Diagnostics

Get a comprehensive analysis of your DNS records in milliseconds. We check A, MX, TXT, SPF, and DMARC records automatically.

Security Logic

Identify vulnerabilities in your email setup. We explain risks in plain English so you don't need to be a security expert.

Learn & Fix

Don't just see errors—understand them. Our AI-driven explanations guide you through the 'why' and 'how' of every record.

Verified Templates

One-click copy configurations for your favorite tools.

G

Google Workspace

MX@
SMTP.GOOGLE.COM.
TXT@
v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all
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M

Microsoft 365

MX@
*.mail.protection.outlook.com
TXT@
v=spf1 include:spf.protection.outlook.com -all
CNAMEautodiscover
autodiscover.outlook.com
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R

Resend

MXbounces
feedback-smtp.us-east-1.amazonses.com
TXTbounces
v=spf1 include:amazonses.com ~all
DKIMresend._domainkey
p=MIGfMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBAQUAA4GNADCBiQ...
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SG

SendGrid

CNAMEem1234
u1234567.wl123.sendgrid.net
CNAMEs1._domainkey
s1.domainkey.u1234567.wl123.sendgrid.net
CNAMEs2._domainkey
s2.domainkey.u1234567.wl123.sendgrid.net
TXT@
v=spf1 include:sendgrid.net ~all
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V

Vercel

A@
76.76.21.21
CNAMEwww
cname.vercel-dns.com
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CF

Cloudflare

NS@
*.ns.cloudflare.com
A@
Proxied via Cloudflare
TXT@
v=spf1 include:_spf.mx.cloudflare.net ~all
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AWS

AWS SES

MXmail
inbound-smtp.us-east-1.amazonaws.com
TXT@
v=spf1 include:amazonses.com ~all
TXT_dmarc
v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:dmarc@example.com
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Z

Zoho Mail

MX@
mx.zoho.com
MX@
mx2.zoho.com
TXT@
v=spf1 include:zoho.com ~all
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DNS Propagation Checker

Check if your DNS records have propagated across global resolvers.

Compare DNS Records

Side-by-side comparison of two domains' DNS configuration.

Interactive Guide

Learn DNS Records

Understanding DNS doesn't require a CS degree. Click any record type below to learn what it does, why it matters, and how to configure it correctly.