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Dig Command: Query With Alternate Dns Server
Use for query with alternate dns server with Dig. Exact CLI syntax to query with alternate dns server using Dig.
When to use this: Use for query with alternate dns server with Dig.
Command Syntax
dig <+tls> @<1.1.1.1|8.8.8.8|9.9.9.9|...> <example.com>dig <+tls> @<1.1.1.1|8.8.8.8|9.9.9.9|...> <example.com>Command Breakdown
dig is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to query with alternate dns server using Dig.
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