DNS Record monitors
Resolves a hostname and verifies the expected record type answers. Use it to catch DNS misconfiguration, propagation issues or an accidentally removed record.
Fields
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hostname | Yes | The name to resolve, e.g. example.com. |
| Record type | No | A (default), AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT or NS. |
| Resolver | No | A specific DNS server to query, e.g. 1.1.1.1. Leave blank to use the default resolver. |
How the check passes
The check is UP when the query returns at least one record of the requested type. It's DOWN when the name doesn't resolve or no matching record is returned.
Examples
| Goal | Hostname | Record type |
|---|---|---|
| Website A record present | example.com |
A |
| Mail routing intact | example.com |
MX |
| SPF/verification TXT present | example.com |
TXT |
Tip
Set a specific resolver (like 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8) if you want to monitor what a
particular public resolver returns, independent of your local network.