Explore the full-featured Advanced Query Builder (AQB) for Dangling DNS detection, including customization for foreign targets, source/target domains, and Silent Push Query Language (SPQL) regex integration.
From the left navigation menu, select Advanced Query Builder > Xperimental Queries > PADNS search dangling records.
This loads the built-in template. The main form on the right auto-fills with the pre-configured dangling DNS setup (e.g., Type dropdown for CNAME/NS/MX, Source and Target fields, Foreign targets only checkbox, validate danglers, Limit set to 100, etc.).
If the form looks empty after clicking, tap Reset Form (blue button at the bottom-right) and re-select; it can be finicky with experimental features.
Select a record type to search for (CNAME, MX, or NS).
Specify a domain name in Source (wildcards supported).
Specify a domain name in Target (wildcards supported, e.g., for cross-domain detection).
(Optional) Check Foreign Targets Only to focus on records pointing outside the source domain.
(Optional) Check Validate Danglers to perform a live DNS lookup.
Customize further: Add filters for counts, changes, or regex patterns (e.g., via SPQL for dynamic DNS).
Click Search or Run Query.
(Optional) Once results populate:
Click Copy API URL for integration.
Export to reports or visualizations.
Tips and Troubleshooting
Query Failures: Always visible with user-friendly prompts—rethink regex or filters if needed (e.g., test IP via Tor proxy for exit node verification).
Data Access: Full dataset available; an extra click is required for >1 year history to avoid overwhelming results.
Advanced Options: Supports Foreign Targets Only customization, dangling counts with changes, and merging with domain features.
For quick access, use Open Advanced Dangling Query. Paste it into your browser while logged in. It loads the template directly.