Discovering Nameservers for Your Server

To find the authoritative nameservers for a domain, you have a couple of options:

1. Using nslookup (Command Line):

   • Open a command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Unix/Linux).
   • Type the following command:

     nslookup -type=ns yourdomain.tld
     

   • Replace yourdomain.tld with the actual domain you want to query.
   • The system will display information about the domain’s nameservers, including the authoritative ones¹.

2. WHOIS Lookup:

   • You can perform a WHOIS lookup using various online tools or domain registrars.
   • Simply search for “WHOIS lookup” and enter your domain name.
   • Look for the “Nameservers” section in the results to find the authoritative nameservers².

Remember that authoritative nameservers are crucial for DNS resolution, so understanding them is essential for managing your server effectively!

Learn more here: https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/how-to-check-nameservers