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DNSKEY Lookup

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Our DNSKEY lookup shows the key-signing and zone-signing keys that protect your zone. Reviewing flags, algorithms, and key bits ensures your signing setup aligns with security and policy requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a DNSKEY record?
DNSKEY records publish the public keys that DNSSEC validators use to verify signatures for a zone.
What do DNSKEY flags mean?
Flag 256 marks a zone-signing key, while 257 marks a key-signing key that signs the DNSKEY set referenced by DS records.
How can I tell which key signs my zone?
Key-signing keys carry flag 257 and usually have larger key sizes. The matching DS digest in the parent zone points at the active key-signing key.
Why are DNSKEY key tags important?
Key tags give resolvers a stable identifier to pair RRSIG signatures and DS digests with the right DNSKEY without parsing the entire key.
When should I roll DNSKEY records?
Roll zone-signing keys regularly to limit exposure, and roll key-signing keys when policies require or when you change signing hardware or providers.
Why do some zones publish multiple algorithms?
During algorithm migrations or to support different validator capabilities, operators publish multiple DNSKEY sets so resolvers can validate with either algorithm.