DNS Monitoring Features
All Record Types
Monitor A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, CAA, SOA records. Validate expected values automatically.
MX Record Validation
Track mail server records. Get alerted if MX records change or mail routing breaks.
Nameserver Monitoring
Monitor NS records for unauthorized changes. Detect DNS hijacking attempts early.
Multi-Region Checks
Verify DNS resolution from 25+ locations. Find propagation issues and regional misconfigurations.
Resolution Time Tracking
Measure DNS query response times. Detect slow or failing nameservers.
Change Detection
Get instant alerts when DNS records change. Review history of all modifications.
How DNS Monitoring Works
Enter Domain & Record Type
Specify domain and what to monitor: A, MX, NS, TXT, CAA, or SOA records.
Set Expected Values
Define what records should contain (optional). Get alerted if actual values differ.
Monitor Changes
Track record changes, resolution time, and multi-region consistency automatically.
Who Uses DNS Monitoring?
Security Teams
Detect DNS hijacking, unauthorized NS changes, and domain takeover attempts before users notice.
Email Administrators
Monitor MX records, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (TXT records). Ensure email delivery stays reliable.
Enterprise IT
Track critical DNS records across hundreds of domains. Maintain infrastructure reliability.
Agencies
Monitor client DNS configurations. Detect issues before clients' email or websites break.
DNS Monitoring FAQ
What DNS record types can you monitor?
We support A, AAAA (IPv6), CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, CAA, and SOA records. Each record type has specialized validation and alerting.
How does expected value validation work?
You specify what records should return (e.g., 'MX should include mail.google.com'). If actual values differ, you get an alert. Great for detecting unauthorized changes.
Can you detect DNS hijacking?
Yes! We alert you immediately if NS records change unexpectedly or if A records suddenly point to different IPs—common signs of DNS hijacking.
How often are DNS records checked?
Free plan: every 5 minutes. Pro: every 1 minute. Business/Enterprise: every 1 minute or 30 seconds for critical domains.
Do you check DNS propagation globally?
Yes! We query from 25+ locations worldwide. Identify propagation issues, regional misconfigurations, or anycast problems.
Can you monitor DNSSEC?
DNSSEC validation is on our roadmap. Currently we monitor basic record types. Contact us if you need DNSSEC monitoring urgently.
How do I monitor SPF, DKIM, or DMARC?
These are TXT records. Use DNS TXT monitoring with expected values containing 'v=spf1', 'v=DKIM1', or 'v=DMARC1' respectively.