TXT is a DNS record, containing info in human-readable form for external sources to get information regarding a specific Internet domain or subdomain. In the most common scenario, this kind of record is employed to prove that you own a domain name in case you are trying to add it to an online search engine or to some website traffic analytics platform. Considering that only the domain owner/administrator may add custom DNS records, the TXT record functions as a verification of ownership for the corporation supplying the service. Another popular use for this sort of records is the e mail SPF (Sender Policy Framework) protection, which makes sure that an email address won't be spoofed and that people will not receive junk mail from allegedly your mailbox. The TXT record includes info about the mail server where your digital messages originate from and serves as proof that it's a dependable one. Because there are no regulations about the content of this type of a record, you can include any other information also.

TXT Records in Cloud Hosting

Our in-house built Hepsia CP will permit you to control the DNS records of every domain address or subdomain accommodated in a cloud hosting account effortlessly, so if you would like to set up a new TXT record for any of them, it won't take you more than a few seconds to do that. Using a really user-friendly point-and-click interface, you'll simply have to pick one of your domain names or subdomains from a drop-down options menu, pick out TXT for the type from a second menu, and type the actual content inside a box. This is done within the DNS Records section of Hepsia and shortly after you are ready, the new record is going to be active. If you'd like to confirm your site with Google, for example, you will just need to log in to your account with them a couple of minutes later and ask them to check your domain or subdomain. It doesn't take more time for a TXT record to go live if you require it for any other reason.