Guides
Learn how to set up DNS monitoring, configure alerts, integrate with your tools, and get the most out of DriftWatch.
Whether you are setting up DriftWatch for the first time or integrating it into an existing workflow, these guides walk you through every feature. Start with the basics, explore use cases for your industry, then dive into the API and advanced configuration when you are ready.
Getting Started
Getting Started with DriftWatch
Create your account, add your first domain, and set up monitoring in under five minutes.
5 min readUnderstanding DNS Record Types
A practical guide to A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, NS, SOA, SRV, and CAA records - what they do and why they matter.
8 min readSetting Up Alert Channels
Connect email, Slack, webhooks, or Pushover and configure alert rules.
6 min readUse Cases
DNS Monitoring for MSPs
How managed service providers use DriftWatch to monitor client domains and prevent downtime caused by unauthorized changes.
7 min readDevOps DNS Drift Detection
Verify infrastructure-as-code DNS changes actually applied. Catch unexpected drift before it causes incidents.
6 min readDNS Security Monitoring
Detect DNS hijacking, unauthorized MX changes, dangling CNAMEs, and other security threats in real time.
8 min readAdvanced
Using the REST API
Manage domains, query changes, and trigger scans programmatically with token-based authentication.
10 min readWebhook Integration Guide
Receive signed JSON payloads for DNS changes and integrate with your internal systems.
7 min readDomain Management at Scale
Best practices for organizations monitoring hundreds or thousands of domains across teams.
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