Step-by-Step Guide to Viewing DNS Changes in PowerDMARC
DNS Timeline is a powerful feature in the PowerDMARC portal that allows you to track DNS record changes over time for your domains. Whether you're monitoring changes to SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MTA-STS, or BIMI records—or keeping an eye on your domain security score—DNS Timeline provides complete visibility and historical insights.
Why Use DNS Timeline?
With DNS Timeline, you can:
Identify when DNS records were added, modified, or removed
View your domain’s security score history
Troubleshoot configuration issues with detailed record tracking
Gain visibility into potential risks and policy changes
Steps to Access DNS Timeline:
Step 1: Login to the PowerDMARC Portal
Step 2: From the left panel, click on DNS Timeline
Step 3: Select your Domain Name from the dropdown
Step 4: Choose specific DNS record types and date range as needed
This allows you to narrow down the timeline based on changes in SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MTA-STS, or BIMI records.
Step 5: Click on the Score History tab
This will show you a visual timeline of domain security score changes, helping you monitor improvements or identify any potential dips.
Final Thoughts
The DNS Timeline is an essential tool for IT admins and security teams to maintain complete visibility over domain authentication posture and DNS changes. We recommend checking it regularly to ensure your configurations are always up to date and compliant.
Need help interpreting the timeline? Reach out to our support team—we’re here to assist!