Monitoring Contabo DNS
Monitoring your Contabo 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 Contabo DNS API Credentials
To get started adding your Contabo DNS account, you'll first need to generate API credentials from the Contabo Customer Portal. We use these credentials to automatically fetch your domains and their associated DNS records.
Navigate to API → Details in your Contabo Customer Portal. You will need four pieces of information for OAuth2 authentication:
- Client ID — your OAuth2 client identifier
- Client Secret — your OAuth2 client secret
- API User — your API user email address
- API Password — your API user password
Important: Make sure to copy your credentials immediately after creation, as you won't be able to view the secret again. Store them securely until you've added them to ZoneWatcher. Contabo API credentials provide access to your DNS management, so ensure you keep them confidential.
Creating your Contabo Provider
Once you've generated your API credentials, you can create your new Contabo provider on ZoneWatcher by giving it a descriptive name and entering the API credentials you generated.
After entering your credentials, click the "Save" button. ZoneWatcher will verify your API credentials and begin importing your domains.
Monitoring Your Zones
After you've created your Contabo 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 Contabo DNS
Contabo is a German hosting provider offering high-performance VPS, dedicated servers, and cloud solutions at competitive prices. Their DNS management service is included with their hosting packages and provides robust DNS management capabilities through their API.
Contabo's DNS service uses reliable nameservers distributed across multiple locations for fast DNS resolution. Their API-first approach makes it easy to automate DNS management and integrate with monitoring tools like ZoneWatcher.
By monitoring your Contabo 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.
API Documentation
For more information about the Contabo DNS API, you can refer to their official API documentation. The API provides comprehensive endpoints for managing DNS zones, records, and other DNS-related resources.