DNS Learning Simulator
Type a domain to watch how the internet translates a name into an IP address.
Ready to start. Enter a domain above and click Start Simulation.
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Your computer (Browser/OS). It needs the IP address to load the website.
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You
Client
The "Librarian". Usually your ISP. It accepts your request and goes hunting for the answer.
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Resolver
Recursive Server
The Start. It knows where to find the lists for .com, .org, .net, etc.
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Root
Root Zone (.)
Top Level Domain. Manages specific extensions like .com or .io.
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TLD
.com / .org
The Source. Owned by the domain owner (e.g. Google). Has the specific IP.
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Auth NS
Authoritative