Network

The host command

Resolves domain names to IP addresses and back, with short output.

Syntax

host dominio | host IP

Copy-ready examples

$ host miguelacm.esName to IP
$ host 93.184.216.34IP to name

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • It is terser than dig; if you need details, use dig.

Related commands

dignslookupping

FAQ

Can it check whether a domain exists?

Yes: if it does not resolve, it errors with 'not found'.

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