A useful DNS support note includes the exact query and the exact answer. Screenshots can help, but text output is easier to search and compare.
Commands to use
dig @1.1.1.1 example.com MXChecklist
- Include the domain or subdomain.
- Include record type.
- Include resolver if known.
- Include returned answer and TTL.
- Include time and timezone of the check.
How to use the result
The DNS answer should be compared with the intended source of truth: registrar delegation, DNS provider zone, hosting target, email provider instructions, certificate authority challenge, or internal network documentation. If they do not match, fix the source record before troubleshooting higher layers.