Akamai Edge DNS Integration Coming Q3 2025

Prerequisites

• An Akamai account with Edge DNS zones
• API credentials with the following permissions:
  • DNS Zone Management Read-only
  • DNS Record Management Read-only

Creating API Credentials

1. Log in to Akamai Control Center

   Visit the Akamai Control Center and log in to your account.

2. Create API Client

   Navigate to Identity & Access > API Client and create a new client:

   • Give it a descriptive name (e.g., "DNS Check Integration")
   • Select the appropriate access level
   
3. Configure API Access

   Add the following API services to your client:

   • DNS—Zone Management (Read-only)
   • DNS—Record Management (Read-only)
   
4. Save Credentials

   After creating the client, you'll receive:

   • Client Token
   • Client Secret
   • Access Token

   Make sure to save these somewhere safe - you won't be able to see them again!

Connecting to DNS Check

1. Add Akamai Edge DNS integration

   In DNS Check, go to Settings > Integrations and click "Add Akamai Edge DNS".

2. Enter API credentials

   Enter your Client Token, Client Secret, and Access Token.

3. Select zones

   Choose which DNS zones you want to monitor. DNS Check will automatically detect all available zones in your account.

Monitoring DNS Records

Once connected, DNS Check will:

• Automatically detect all DNS records in your selected zones
• Monitor for any changes to these records
• Alert you when changes are detected
• Keep a history of all changes for future reference

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• "Unable to list zones"

  This usually means the API client doesn't have the correct Zone Management permissions. Review the API client's access settings.

• "Unable to fetch DNS records"

  Verify that the API client has Record Management permissions for the zones you're trying to monitor.

• "Authentication failed"

  Double-check that you've entered the correct Client Token, Client Secret, and Access Token.