Monitoring Ascio DNS
Monitoring your Ascio DNS records automatically is made easy with ZoneWatcher. After you've added your account credentials, we will automatically import all of your domains and begin monitoring them for changes.
Generating your Ascio API Credentials
To get started adding your Ascio DNS account, you'll first need to obtain your API credentials from the Ascio portal. We use these credentials to automatically fetch your domains and their associated DNS records via the AscioDNS SOAP API.
Log in to the Ascio portal and navigate to your API settings. You'll need your API key and API secret token, which are used to authenticate with the AscioDNS service.
Important: Ensure that your API credentials have the appropriate permissions to read DNS zones and records. Keep your credentials confidential and store them securely until you've added them to ZoneWatcher. You may also need to whitelist ZoneWatcher's IP addresses in your Ascio portal settings.
Creating your Ascio Provider
Once you have your API credentials, you can create your new Ascio provider on ZoneWatcher by giving it a descriptive name and entering your API key and API secret token.
After entering your credentials, click the "Save" button. ZoneWatcher will verify your credentials and begin importing your domains.
Monitoring Your Zones
After you've created your Ascio provider, we will sync all the zones associated with your account and their associated DNS records. You'll be able to view them from either the Provider's page or the Zone Dashboard.
ZoneWatcher will automatically check for changes to your DNS records on a regular schedule. When changes are detected, you'll receive notifications through your configured notification channels, allowing you to stay informed about any modifications to your DNS configuration.
About Ascio DNS
Ascio, a Tucows subsidiary, is a leading domain name registrar managing over 34,000 .uk domains and offering domain registration across 1,100+ TLDs. Their AscioDNS service provides comprehensive DNS zone management with support for a wide range of record types.
Ascio provides a SOAP/XML API (v3) for domain management and a dedicated AscioDNS API for DNS zone CRUD operations. This makes them a reliable choice for organizations managing large domain portfolios.
By monitoring your Ascio DNS records with ZoneWatcher, you can ensure that any unauthorized changes to your DNS configuration are quickly detected and reported, helping you maintain the security and integrity of your domain's DNS settings.