DNS Records for gov.uk
Summary
gov.uk resolves to 151.101.192.144, 151.101.0.144, 151.101.64.144, 151.101.128.144.
gov.uk uses nsd.nic.uk and dns3.nic.uk as nameservers.
Analysis
- gov.uk has 4 IPv4 addresses.
- gov.uk has 8 IPv6 addresses.
- Nameservers nsd.nic.uk and dns3.nic.uk suggest the site uses a third-party DNS provider.
- gov.uk has an SPF record published.
- gov.uk has 5 TXT records.
DNS records
- Domain
- gov.uk
- A (IPv4)
151.101.192.144
151.101.0.144
151.101.64.144
151.101.128.144
- AAAA (IPv6)
2a04:4e42:400::144
2a04:4e42:200::144
2a04:4e42::144
2a04:4e42:800::144
2a04:4e42:c00::144
2a04:4e42:a00::144
2a04:4e42:600::144
2a04:4e42:e00::144
- MX
No DNS records available
- TXT
_globalsign-domain-verification=a5p69EoJN9T_qv6CU2Y_FkAocR4FJpRN84165hHR25
security_contact=https://vulnerability-reporting.service.security.gov.uk
v=spf1 -all
#Timestamp: 1792054200
d1v9gv6rnax070.cloudfront.net
- NS
nsd.nic.uk
dns3.nic.uk
nsb.nic.uk
nsa.nic.uk
dns1.nic.uk
dns2.nic.uk
dns4.nic.uk
nsc.nic.uk
- SOA
dns1.nic.uk (serial 1792047303, refresh 900s, retry 300s, expire 2419200s, ttl 3600s)
- CNAME
No DNS records available
SPF Record Detected
v=spf1 -all
Frequently asked questions
What IP does gov.uk resolve to?
gov.uk resolves to 151.101.192.144, 151.101.0.144, 151.101.64.144, 151.101.128.144.
What are the nameservers for gov.uk?
The nameservers for gov.uk are nsd.nic.uk, dns3.nic.uk, nsb.nic.uk, nsa.nic.uk, dns1.nic.uk, dns2.nic.uk, dns4.nic.uk, nsc.nic.uk.
Does gov.uk have SPF?
Yes, gov.uk has an SPF record published.
What is DNS?
The Domain Name System (DNS) translates human-friendly domain names like example.com into IP addresses, allowing browsers to load websites. DNS records are the individual entries that define how a domain resolves.
What are the main DNS record types?
A maps a domain to an IPv4 address, AAAA to IPv6, MX routes email, TXT holds verification and policy text, NS lists authoritative nameservers, SOA describes the zone, and CNAME aliases one name to another.
How do I look up DNS records?
Enter any domain in the DNS lookup tool to see its A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, SOA and CNAME records, plus SPF status — useful for email and hosting troubleshooting.