DNS monitoring that
catches misconfigurations.
Monitor A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and NS records. Detect unauthorized changes, propagation failures, and hijack attempts before they affect your users.
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6 record types
Monitor A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and NS records. Cover everything from mail routing to SPF/DKIM.
Misconfiguration detection
Get alerted when DNS records change unexpectedly — catch provider mistakes, expired domains, or hijacks.
Custom DNS server
Query a specific nameserver instead of relying on public resolvers. Verify propagation to your provider.
Change history
See what changed and when. Full audit trail of every DNS record value over time.
Uptrack vs the alternatives
Most monitoring tools either skip DNS entirely or only cover basic A records.
| Provider | DNS Monitor | Record Types | Custom Server |
|---|---|---|---|
| UptimeRobot | No | — | No |
| Better Stack | Yes | Limited | No |
| StatusCake | Paid | A, MX | No |
| Uptrack | All plans | A/AAAA/CNAME/MX/TXT/NS | Yes |
Why DNS monitoring matters
DNS is the foundation of every web request. A wrong A record silently routes traffic to the wrong server. A missing MX record drops email into the void. DNS changes are invisible to HTTP monitors — you need dedicated DNS checks to catch them.
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