DS Lookup

Query DS records to verify DNSSEC delegation and chain of trust

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Enter a domain name above to query its DS records and verify DNSSEC delegation.

What you'll get:

  • Delegation Signer record details
  • Chain of trust validation
  • Algorithm and digest type analysis
  • Security recommendations
What are DS Records?

DS (Delegation Signer) records are DNS records that establish a chain of trust for DNSSEC (DNS Security Extensions). They are published in the parent zone and contain a cryptographic hash of a DNSKEY record from the child zone, enabling secure delegation and validation of DNS responses.

Key Components:

  • Key Tag: A short numeric identifier for the DNSKEY record
  • Algorithm: The cryptographic algorithm used (e.g., RSA/SHA-256, ECDSA)
  • Digest Type: The hash algorithm used to create the digest (SHA-1, SHA-256, etc.)
  • Digest: The cryptographic hash of the DNSKEY record

How DS Records Work:

  1. The child zone generates DNSKEY records and signs its zone data
  2. A DS record is created containing a hash of the child's DNSKEY
  3. The DS record is published in the parent zone and signed by the parent
  4. Resolvers can verify the chain of trust from parent to child
  5. This enables end-to-end validation of DNS responses