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Farsight DNSDB

Farsight DNSDB is a passive DNS database containing 300+ billion records of historical and near-real-time global DNS observations. Use it to trace infrastructure relationships, pivot on shared hosting, and see how domains and IPs have changed over time.

Choose an access method

DNSDB is available through three access methods. Pick one based on how you work.

DNSDB Scout (web app)

Browser-based GUI for interactive DNS pivoting and investigation. Point-and-click UI, tutorials, and installation guides.

Open Scout docs »

DNSDB API

REST API for RRset and Rdata lookups, Flexible Search, and summaries. Includes OpenAPI spec, rate limit reference, and language-agnostic examples.

Use the API »

CLI tools

dnsdbq, flex search, and glob/regex reference for scripting and automation.

View CLI tools »