Notifications

Email Notifications

Configure email notifications to stay informed about DNS changes.

Getting Started

Email notifications are enabled by default for your account's primary email address. You can add additional email addresses and customize notification settings for each address.

Adding Email Recipients

  1. Navigate to notification settings

    Go to Settings > Notifications > Email in your DNS Check dashboard.

    Email notification settings
  2. Add new email address

    Click "Add Email Address" and enter the recipient's email.

  3. Verify email address

    The recipient will receive a verification email. They must click the verification link to start receiving notifications.

Configuring Email Preferences

For each email address, you can configure:

  • Notification frequency
    • Instant notifications (default)
    • Hourly digest
    • Daily summary
    • Weekly report
  • Notification types
    • DNS record changes
    • Provider verification status
    • Domain expiration warnings
    • SSL certificate alerts
    • System updates
  • Domain filters

    Choose which domains trigger notifications for each email address.

Email Format

DNS Check sends beautiful, informative emails that include:

  • Clear subject lines indicating the type of change
  • Detailed change information in the email body
  • Before and after comparison for DNS changes
  • Direct links to view changes in the dashboard
  • Action buttons for quick verification
Example email notification

Managing Subscriptions

Recipients can manage their email preferences through:

  • The DNS Check dashboard
  • Unsubscribe links in each email
  • Reply-to addresses for specific domains

Pro Tip

Use different email addresses for different purposes. For example, use a dedicated address for critical changes and another for daily summaries.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Not receiving emails

    Check your spam folder and ensure the email address is verified. Add [email protected] to your safe senders list.

  • Too many notifications

    Adjust your notification frequency or use domain filters to reduce the number of emails.

  • Missing notifications for specific domains

    Check your domain filters and ensure you have the correct permissions for those domains.

Need help?

Our support team is here to help you get set up. Contact us if you have any questions.