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Windows Resolve-DnsName -Type MX equivalent in Linux
Looks up mail-exchanger DNS records.
Windows
→
Resolve-DnsName -Type MX
Linux equivalents
dig MX example.com
dig MX example.com
dig MX example.com
Overview
What this command does
Looks up mail-exchanger DNS records.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Query MX records
Looks up mail-exchanger DNS records.
dig MX example.com
Query MX records
dig --help
Show command help when supported
man dig
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
dig MX example.com
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: Resolve-DnsName -Type MX
dig MX example.comReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
dig MX example.com | Query MX records |
dig --help | Show command help when supported |
man dig | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | apt package: dnsutils | dig MX example.com |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | dnf package: bind-utils | dig MX example.com |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | pacman package: bind | dig MX example.com |
Same command on this distribution. |
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