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Reverse IP Lookup Tool

Resolve PTR records from IPv4 and IPv6 addresses to verify reverse DNS hostnames.

Reverse IP Lookup (PTR)
Type: PTR
Reverse hostname records

Reverse DNS Capabilities

IPv4 and IPv6 support

Resolve PTR records from both modern and legacy IP formats.

Resolver details

See status and answer data in structured response format.

Filterable output

Search PTR answers quickly in larger resolver outputs.

Where Reverse IP Lookup Is Useful

  • Mail server validation

    Check reverse DNS consistency for sender reputation and deliverability.

  • Security investigations

    Map suspicious IPs to hostnames during incident triage.

  • Infrastructure audits

    Verify PTR alignment during server provisioning and transfers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PTR in reverse IP lookup?

PTR records map an IP address back to a hostname, often used for server identity and email trust checks.

Does reverse IP lookup always return a hostname?

No. Some IP addresses do not have PTR records configured, so lookups can return no answer.