DNS Monitoring
Detect DNS Changes Before They Cause Outages
Monitor DNS record integrity across multiple regions. Get alerted when records change unexpectedly, propagation fails, or resolution issues occur.
Automatic DNS Record Discovery
DNS problems are notoriously difficult to debug. A misconfigured record or unauthorized change can take down your entire service while your servers remain perfectly healthy. StatusDrift monitors your DNS records and alerts you to anomalies.
- Auto-discover mode – Automatically detect and monitor all DNS records for your domain
- Change detection – Get alerted when record values change unexpectedly
- Multi-region checks – Query DNS from multiple geographic locations
- Propagation monitoring – Verify changes have propagated correctly
- Hijacking detection – Detect unauthorized DNS modifications
Supported Record Types
Monitor all critical DNS record types with auto-discovery or manual configuration.
A / AAAA Records
Monitor IPv4 and IPv6 address records. Detect when your domain points to unexpected IP addresses.
CNAME Records
Track canonical name aliases pointing to CDNs, load balancers, or other services.
MX Records
Ensure mail exchange records are configured correctly for reliable email delivery.
TXT Records
Monitor SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and domain verification records critical for email security.
NS Records
Track nameserver records to detect unauthorized delegation changes.
SOA Records
Monitor start of authority records and zone serial numbers for changes.
Common Use Cases
Website Migration
Moving to a new host or DNS provider? Monitor propagation to ensure your domain resolves correctly throughout the transition.
Email Security
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records are critical for email delivery. Monitor these TXT records to prevent emails from being rejected.
Multi-Region Deployments
Verify DNS resolves correctly across different geographic regions. Detect regional issues before they impact users.
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