How to get an IP address from a hostname?

You can get an IP address from a hostname by resolving it through the Domain Name System (DNS). DNS translates hostnames like www.example.com into IPv4 or IPv6 addresses using A and AAAA records.

How does hostname to IP resolution work?

Hostname to IP resolution works by querying DNS servers for records associated with a hostname. The process may follow CNAME records until it reaches the final A or AAAA records that contain the actual IP addresses.

Is it possible to trace an IP address back to a hostname?

Sometimes. This is done using reverse DNS (PTR records). If the IP owner has configured reverse DNS, a hostname may be returned, but many IP addresses do not have PTR records.

Does a hostname mean an IP address?

No. A hostname is a human-readable identifier, while an IP address is a numeric network address. DNS connects hostnames to IP addresses by resolving them during network communication.

What is the difference between a hostname and a domain?

A domain is the root name such as example.com, while a hostname is a specific label within that domain like www.example.com or mail.example.com.

Why does a hostname return multiple IP addresses?

A hostname may return multiple IP addresses due to load balancing, content delivery networks (CDNs), redundancy, or geo-distributed infrastructure.

Does this hostname to IP tool support IPv6?

Yes. The hostname to IP lookup supports both IPv4 (A records) and IPv6 (AAAA records).

Are private or internal IP addresses shown?

No. Private and internal IP addresses are intentionally hidden to prevent exposure of non-public network infrastructure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can get an IP address from a hostname by resolving it through DNS. DNS translates hostnames like www.example.com into IPv4 or IPv6 addresses using A and AAAA records. This can be done with command-line tools or an online hostname to IP lookup tool.

A domain is the root name, such as example.com. A hostname is a specific label under that domain, like www.example.com or mail.example.com.