Quick summary
- Term
- Resolver
- Plain-English definition
- A resolver is a DNS system that looks up DNS answers on behalf of users or applications.
- Technical definition
- A resolver is a DNS system that looks up DNS answers on behalf of users or applications.
- Commonly confused with
- applications.
- Related terms
- DNS, Cache, Nameserver
Definition
A resolver is a DNS system that looks up DNS answers on behalf of users or applications.
Why it matters
Resolvers cache answers, which affects DNS propagation and troubleshooting.