When you use a direct API integration with ZoneWatcher, we get the records directly from the DNS provider. However, If the provider doesn't support an API, we can still get the records by searching the most common 10,000 records that we have found across the internet to autodetect your DNS records. This means you can monitor all your domains and subdomains without having to manually enter them into ZoneWatcher.
The best way to monitor your DNS records is through direct integration with your DNS provider's API. ZoneWatcher automatically discovers all domains and DNS records in your account, ensuring comprehensive coverage without manual configuration.
ZoneWatcher supports direct API integration with all major DNS providers, ensuring you can monitor your DNS infrastructure regardless of where it's hosted.
AWS Route 53, Google Cloud DNS, Azure DNS
Cloudflare, KeyCDN, BunnyNet
GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains
DNSimple, DNS Made Easy, NS1
Akamai, Oracle Cloud DNS, IBM Cloud DNS
Many DNS providers have limited APIs or don't provide API access at all. Without direct integration, you might miss important subdomains and DNS records that need monitoring.
When API access isn't available, ZoneWatcher uses intelligent subdomain discovery techniques. We search through our database of over 10,000 common subdomain patterns discovered across the internet to identify DNS records for your domains.
Our subdomain discovery system leverages a massive database of common subdomain patterns, organized by category and use case to maximize discovery efficiency.
www, mail, ftp, blog, shop, api
dev, staging, test, beta, alpha
us, uk, ca, au, de, fr, and other country codes
cdn, assets, static, images, videos
admin, dashboard, portal, app, mobile
ns1, ns2, mx1, mx2, smtp, imap, pop
vpn, secure, ssl, auth, login
promo, offer, landing, campaign
Our autodiscovery process works systematically to find all your DNS records using intelligent pattern recognition and iterative discovery techniques.
Check thousands of common subdomain patterns
Identify naming conventions used by your organization
Use discovered patterns to find additional records
Regularly check for new subdomains and records
Verify that discovered records are active and responding
While automated discovery is powerful, you can also supplement it with manual additions to ensure complete coverage of your unique infrastructure.
Our autodiscovery system is designed for efficiency and respect for your infrastructure, ensuring discovery happens without impacting your systems.
Autodiscovered records integrate seamlessly with all other ZoneWatcher features, providing a unified monitoring experience.
Don't monitor only the DNS records you remember - discover and monitor your complete DNS infrastructure. Whether through direct API integration or intelligent autodiscovery, start your free trial and ensure comprehensive coverage of all your domains and subdomains.
