Infrastructure Intelligence

DNS History API

Access comprehensive historical DNS records and infrastructure data

Get detailed insights into domain ownership changes, DNS record modifications, and infrastructure evolution with our developer-first API.

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DNS History 

{
  "domain": "example.com",
  "records": [
    {
      "type": "A",
      "value": "93.184.216.34",
      "first_seen": "2022-01-01",
      "last_seen": "2023-12-31"
    },
    {
      "type": "MX",
      "value": "mail.example.com",
      "first_seen": "2022-01-01",
      "last_seen": "2023-12-31"
    }
  ]
}

Data Schema

Our DNS History API returns structured data with detailed record information

Response Example

{
  "domain": "example.com",
  "record_type": "A",
  "ip_address": "192.168.1.1",
  "asn": 12345,
  "organization": "Example ISP",
  "name_server": "ns1.example.com",
  "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "ttl": 3600,
  "ownership": {
    "registrar": "Example Registrar",
    "created_date": "2020-01-01T00:00:00Z",
    "updated_date": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"
  }
}

Key Fields

ip_address string

The resolved IP address for the DNS record

asn integer

Autonomous System Number of the IP address

name_server string

Authoritative name server for the domain

ownership object

Domain ownership and registration information

timestamp string

ISO 8601 timestamp of when the record was observed

Choose Your Plan

Flexible pricing that scales with your needs

Free

$0 /month

Perfect for testing and small projects

  • 100 requests/month
  • Basic DNS history (30 days)
  • Standard support
  • API documentation
  • Rate limited
  • Limited history depth
Most Popular

Pro

$99 /month

For growing businesses and development teams

  • 10,000 requests/month
  • Complete DNS history (5 years)
  • Priority support
  • Advanced filtering
  • Bulk queries

Enterprise

Custom /contact sales

For large organizations with custom needs

  • Unlimited requests
  • Full historical data
  • 24/7 dedicated support
  • Custom integrations
  • SLA guarantees
  • On-premise deployment

Real-World Applications

See how DNS History API powers different use cases across industries

Cybersecurity

Track malicious domains and investigate security incidents

Compliance

Meet regulatory requirements with comprehensive audit trails

Research

Analyze internet infrastructure and domain patterns

Due Diligence

Verify domain ownership and history for business decisions

Ready to Get Started?

Start with our free tier and scale as your needs grow. No credit card required.

100 free requests/month
Complete documentation
24/7 support

Developer-First Documentation

Get started quickly with our comprehensive guides and examples

Sample Request

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     "https://api.zoros.io/v1/dns-history/example.com"

Sample Response

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "domain": "example.com",
    "records": [
      {
        "record_type": "A",
        "ip_address": "192.168.1.1",
        "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"
      }
    ]
  }
}
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of our most frequently asked questions about DNS history.

DNS history is a record of all the changes that have been made to a domain's DNS records over time. This includes changes to A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, and other types of DNS records.

DNS history can be used for a variety of purposes, including cybersecurity investigations, brand protection, and infrastructure analysis. By understanding how a domain's DNS records have changed over time, you can gain valuable insights into its history and usage.

You can access DNS history using a variety of tools and services, including online DNS history checkers, APIs, and command-line tools. Zoros.io provides a comprehensive DNS history API that allows you to access historical DNS records for any domain.

DNS history typically includes a wide range of DNS record types, including A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, PTR, SOA, and TXT records. This allows you to get a complete picture of a domain's DNS configuration over time.