Monitoring your Scaleway 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 Scaleway account, you'll first want to generate an API key from the Scaleway Console. We use this key to automatically fetch your domains and their associated DNS records.
Navigate to Identity and Access Management (IAM) → API Keys in your Scaleway Console. Click "Generate API Key" to create a new key for ZoneWatcher.
When creating your API key, you'll need to configure the following:
Important: Make sure to copy your Secret Key immediately after creation, as Scaleway will only display it once. You'll need both the Access Key and the Secret Key for ZoneWatcher, though ZoneWatcher primarily uses the Secret Key for authentication.
For optimal security, we recommend creating a dedicated IAM policy for ZoneWatcher with read-only DNS access. You can configure this through Scaleway's IAM Policies:
This ensures that ZoneWatcher can read your DNS zones and records but limits the potential impact if the API key were ever compromised.
Once you've generated your API key, you can create your new Scaleway provider on ZoneWatcher by giving it a descriptive name and pasting in the Secret Key you generated.
After entering your credentials, click the "Save" button. ZoneWatcher will verify your API key and begin importing your domains.
After you've created your Scaleway provider, we will sync all the DNS 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.
Scaleway is a European cloud provider that offers DNS hosting as part of their comprehensive cloud platform. Scaleway Domains and DNS provides a reliable and cost-effective way to manage your domain's DNS records alongside your cloud infrastructure.
Scaleway DNS uses anycast nameservers (ns0.scaleway.com, ns1.scaleway.com, and legacy ns0.online.net, ns1.online.net) to ensure fast DNS resolution globally. Their DNS service integrates seamlessly with other Scaleway products and supports both internal and external domains.
By monitoring your Scaleway 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.
