Monitoring your Hetzner 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.
To get started adding your Hetzner DNS account, you'll first want to generate an API token from the Hetzner DNS Console. We use this token to automatically fetch your domains and their associated DNS records.
Navigate to DNS Console → API Tokens and click "Create API Token". Give your token a descriptive name (e.g., "ZoneWatcher Integration") so you can easily identify it later.
Important: Make sure to copy your API token immediately after creation, as Hetzner will only display it once. Store it securely until you've added it to ZoneWatcher. Hetzner DNS API tokens provide read and write access, so ensure you keep your token confidential.
Once you've generated your API token, you can create your new Hetzner provider on ZoneWatcher by giving it a descriptive name and pasting in the API token you generated.
After entering your credentials, click the "Save" button. ZoneWatcher will verify your API token and begin importing your domains.
After you've created your Hetzner 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.
Hetzner is a well-established European hosting provider that offers free DNS hosting alongside their cloud and dedicated server products. Hetzner DNS Console provides a modern, easy-to-use interface for managing your domain's DNS records.
Hetzner DNS uses anycast nameservers distributed across multiple locations for reliable DNS resolution. Their DNS service is particularly popular among European customers and those using Hetzner's cloud infrastructure.
By monitoring your Hetzner 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.
