Query the authoritative SOA record
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dig +noall +answer <domain> SOAComplete required fields to copy the generated command.
read-onlyno known side effects Compatibility
LinuxVerified for Linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-20
Requirementsdigdig must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supportdig Current supported releasesVerified for linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signalsexample.com. 3600 IN SOA ns1.example.net. hostmaster.example.com. 2026072401 7200 3600 1209600 3600Representative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorsdig: command not founddig is missing or is not available on PATH.
Verifydig +noall +answer {{domain}} SOAThe output matches the expected target and exits without an error.Rollback noteNot required: this command is read-only and does not change system state.
Command breakdown
01digCommandRuns the dig stage of this one-liner.
02+noallOptionConfigures dig with the +noall option.
03+answerOptionConfigures dig with the +answer option.
04<domain>ParameterA value supplied in the Fill parameters section.
05SOAArgumentPasses SOA to dig.
Example input
dig +noall +answer example.com SOA
Example output
example.com. 3600 IN SOA ns1.example.net. hostmaster.example.com. 2026072401 7200 3600 1209600 3600
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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