DNS Monitoring
Monitor all your email authentication DNS records from a single dashboard. Get instant alerts when configurations change and track trends over time.
Monitored Record Types
SPF
Sender Policy Framework - Authorizes sending IPs
DKIM
DomainKeys Identified Mail - Cryptographic signatures
DMARC
Domain-based Message Authentication - Policy enforcement
MTA-STS
Mail Transfer Agent Strict Transport Security
TLS-RPT
TLS Reporting - Connection failure reports
BIMI
Brand Indicators for Message Identification
Monitoring Features
Automated Checks
DDMARC automatically checks your DNS records at regular intervals. Free users can run manual checks, while Plus and above get scheduled monitoring.
- Manual checks available on all plans
- Scheduled monitoring (Plus+)
- Configurable check intervals
Change Alerts
Get notified immediately when any of your DNS records change. Catch misconfigurations before they impact email delivery.
- Email notifications (all plans)
- Slack/Discord webhooks (Plus+)
- Telegram/Teams (Professional+)
Trend Analysis
Track how your DNS configurations change over time. View historical data and identify patterns in your email authentication setup.
- Historical record snapshots
- Change timeline visualization
- Configuration diff view
Multi-Domain View
Monitor all your domains from a single dashboard. Get a bird's-eye view of your email authentication status across your entire organization.
- Consolidated status overview
- Per-domain detail drill-down
- Export monitoring reports
Status Indicators
Each record type shows a status indicator to quickly identify issues:
Record is correctly configured and follows best practices.
Record exists but may have configuration issues or is not optimal.
Record is missing, invalid, or has critical issues that need immediate attention.
Using DNS Monitoring
Navigate to DNS Monitoring
From your dashboard, click on DNS Monitoring in the sidebar. You'll see an overview of all your domains.
Select a Domain
Click on any domain to view detailed DNS record status. You'll see all six record types with their current values and validation status.
Run a Check or View Trends
Click Check Now to run an immediate DNS lookup, or view the Trends tab to see historical changes (Plus+ required).
Features by Plan
| Feature | Free | Plus | Pro+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPF/DKIM/DMARC monitoring | |||
| Manual DNS checks | |||
| TLS-RPT/MTA-STS/BIMI | — | ||
| Scheduled monitoring | — | ||
| Trend analysis & charts | — | ||
| Custom DKIM selectors | — | — |