Copy-ready commanddig — Basic Usage
dig example.com MX +shortRequirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Linux with the referenced utility installed
- Permissions
- Use sudo or root only when required
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic Usage
Use dig for a standard administrative task.
dig example.com MX +shortOriginal command
Query DNS records.
dig example.com MX +shortCommon errors
Command not found
Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.