What shows up
Events are logged for the transitions that matter:| Event | Fires when |
|---|---|
| Domain created | You added the domain (via verify or register) |
| Verification check | The verification workflow ran against DNS |
| Verification succeeded | TXT record observed, status moved to active |
| Registration purchased | Stripe checkout completed |
| Registration activated | DNSimple confirmed the registration |
| Status changed | Any transition — pending → active, active → expiring, etc. |
| Email address added | An address was created on the domain |
Reading the timeline
- Most recent event appears at the top.
- Each event shows a timestamp and a short description.
- For verification-related events, the full DNS resolution context is typically included.
When this is useful
- Debugging verification. If a domain stays stuck in pending, the timeline shows what the verification workflow actually saw in DNS.
- Audit. If a domain unexpectedly lost active status, the timeline tells you when and, often, why.
- Compliance. If someone asks “when did we add this domain,” the answer is here.
Next steps
Verify a domain
Back to verification
Register a domain
Buy one through ShingleAI