Purpose Of The DNS Overview Tool
The DNS Overview tool collects several DNS record types for a public hub hostname and presents them together. It is helpful when a hub moved hosts, gained IPv6, uses aliases, or has inconsistent results across networks.
Fields And Controls
Enter a public hostname, IP, or hub URL. The application extracts the hostname, blocks unsafe targets, and performs bounded DNS lookups. Results are grouped by record type so you can compare address, authority, and informational records quickly.
Reading The Results
- A/AAAA: Client connection targets.
- CNAME: Alias chain; verify the final target has address records.
- NS/SOA: Authoritative DNS providers and zone metadata.
- TXT: Verification, policy, or notes; usually not used by DC++ clients.
Common Errors
Missing A/AAAA records make a hostname unusable for most clients. Long TTL values can delay changes. Split DNS, stale resolvers, and CDN-style aliases can make your local result differ from the hublist server result.