DNS Monitoring

Monitor DNS resolution, track record changes, and verify propagation from 50+ global locations. Detect DNS hijacking instantly.

Complete DNS Monitoring Features

Comprehensive visibility into your domain's DNS health

Record Monitoring

Monitor A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, and other DNS record types. Verify records resolve to expected values.

Resolution Time

Track DNS lookup times from multiple locations. Identify slow DNS servers affecting your website's performance.

Propagation Tracking

Track DNS propagation after changes. See which regions have updated records and which are still serving old values.

Hijacking Detection

Get instant alerts when DNS records change unexpectedly. Detect hijacking attempts and unauthorized modifications.

Global DNS Checks

Query DNS from 50+ locations worldwide. Verify consistent resolution regardless of user location.

Change History

Maintain a complete history of all DNS record changes. Audit trail for compliance and troubleshooting purposes.

Monitor All DNS Record Types

Comprehensive coverage for every DNS record your domain uses

A
IPv4 Address
Maps domain to IP
AAAA
IPv6 Address
Maps domain to IPv6
CNAME
Canonical Name
Domain alias
MX
Mail Exchange
Email routing
TXT
Text Record
SPF, DKIM, verification
NS
Name Server
DNS delegation
SOA
Start of Authority
Zone information
SRV
Service Record
Service location

How DNS Monitoring Works

Stay on top of your domain's DNS configuration

1

Enter Your Domain

Provide the domain name you want to monitor for DNS changes.

2

Select Record Types

Choose which DNS record types to monitor: A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, and more.

3

Set Expected Values

Optionally specify expected values to detect unauthorized changes.

4

Get Alerted

Receive instant notifications when DNS records change or fail to resolve.

Why Monitor DNS?

Detect Hijacking Attacks

DNS hijacking redirects your traffic to malicious servers. Early detection prevents data theft and reputation damage.

Verify Propagation

After DNS changes, confirm propagation worldwide. Know when all users see your updated configuration.

Email Deliverability

Monitor MX, SPF, and DKIM records to ensure emails are delivered and not marked as spam.

Performance Optimization

Slow DNS resolution impacts page load times. Identify and fix DNS performance issues.

DNS Query Results
$ dig example.com
example.com. A 93.184.216.34
example.com. AAAA 2606:2800:220:1::248
example.com. MX 10 mail.example.com
Query time: 12 ms
Location: New York, US

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DNS monitoring

How quickly are DNS changes detected?

DNS records are checked every minute from all selected monitoring locations. Changes are typically detected within 60-120 seconds of when they become visible to our probes, accounting for DNS caching and TTL values.

Can you detect DNS hijacking?

Yes! By specifying expected values for your DNS records, we alert you immediately when records resolve to unexpected values. This catches hijacking attempts where attackers point your domain to their servers.

Do you monitor DNSSEC?

We verify DNSSEC validation status as part of our DNS checks. You'll be alerted if DNSSEC validation fails, which could indicate a security issue or configuration problem with your DNSSEC setup.

How do you handle DNS caching?

We query authoritative DNS servers directly to get the most current records, bypassing resolver caches when possible. This gives you accurate, real-time visibility into your actual DNS configuration.

Can I monitor internal DNS?

Our monitoring is performed from external probe locations, so we can only monitor publicly-resolvable DNS records. For internal DNS, you would need an on-premise monitoring solution or exposing specific records publicly.

Protect your DNS infrastructure today

Monitor DNS resolution, detect hijacking attempts, and track propagation from 50+ global locations. Your domain's security depends on it.