The DNS resolver returned a server failure.

DNS_RESOLVER_FAILURE · Severity: Warning

• WarningDNS_RESOLVER_FAILURE

  The DNS resolver returned a server failure.

  The resolver answered SERVFAIL. This often points to a problem with the domain's nameservers or its DNSSEC chain, but it can also be temporary.

  Recommendation: Retry later. If it persists, check the domain's nameservers and DNSSEC.

Reported by

• DNS lookup
• Mail configuration check
• DMARC check
• MX lookup
• SPF check

Available through the API

• DNS lookup API
• Mail configuration check API
• Bulk mail configuration check API
• DMARC check API
• MX lookup API
• SPF check API

Related findings

• Warning DNS_RESOLVER_TIMEOUT The DNS resolver did not answer in time.
• Error DNS_DOMAIN_NOT_FOUND The DNS resolver reported that the domain does not exist.

All findings