---
name: "ldns-rrsig"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "ldns"
version: "1.9.2-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/ldns-rrsig"
---

# ldns-rrsig(1)

print out the inception and expiration dates in human readable form

## NAME

ldns-rrsig - print out the inception and expiration dates in human readable form

## SYNOPSIS

**ldns-rrsig** *domain* \[  *type* \]

## DESCRIPTION

**ldns-rrsig** is used to print the expiration and inception date of a RRSIG. The first argument is a domain name. **ldns-rrsig** will query the authoritative servers for that domain to get a list of RRSIGs. It will then print out the inception and expiration dates for the RRSIG covering the SOA record.

If the second argument **type** is given the RRSIG covering that type will be shown.

## AUTHOR

Written by the ldns team as an example for ldns usage.

## REPORTING BUGS

Report bugs to \<dns-team@nlnetlabs.nl\>.

## COPYRIGHT

Copyright (C) 2005 NLnet Labs. This is free software. There is NO warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.