IP To Hostname
Resolve an IP address to its corresponding hostname quickly and accurately.
Reverse DNS Found
PTR record for
What is Reverse DNS (PTR Record)?
Reverse DNS lookup resolves an IP address to a hostname. It queries the PTR (Pointer) record in DNS, which is commonly used for email verification, network troubleshooting, and security logging.
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- 1 Enter IP Address: Input the desired IPv4 or IPv6 address (e.g., `172.217.167.36`) you want to perform a reverse DNS lookup on.
- 2 Resolve: Click "Convert to Hostname".
- 3 Get Hostname: The tool will query the DNS pointer record (PTR record) and display the associated domain name or hostname.
What is Reverse DNS Lookup?
It is the querying of the Domain Name System (DNS) to determine the domain name associated with a specific IP address. It performs the reverse function of a standard DNS lookup.
Why is the hostname sometimes different from the website name?
The result shows the official hostname assigned by the server/ISP, often a generic internal name, not necessarily the primary public domain hosted on that IP.
Why use an IP to Hostname tool?
Essential for email validation, server log analysis, security auditing, and checking the legitimacy of incoming connections.
Log Analysis
Example Keyword: find domain from IP address
Turn cryptic server logs into readable domain names for traffic analysis.
Email Server Validation
Example Keyword: check email sender IP
Verify the hostname matches the IP for improved email deliverability and anti-spam checks.
Security Audit
Example Keyword: reverse lookup IP security
Identify which domain is associated with a suspicious or unknown IP address.
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