🔄 Reverse DNS Lookup

Convert an IP address to its hostname by looking up its PTR record.

What is Reverse DNS?

Reverse DNS (rDNS) maps an IP address to a hostname, the opposite of a standard DNS lookup. It uses PTR records and is commonly used for:

  • Email server verification (many mail servers check rDNS)
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Security logging and auditing
  • Identifying the owner of an IP address