TXT record which is actually a 'Text' record that allows you to enter text into the DNS record that is intended to be a note. One can add owenership verification of the domain to notify that you are the real owner of the domain.
- Step 1: Go to Domains
- Step 2: Adding DNS Records
- Step 3: Types of DNS Records
- Step 4: Adding TTL
- Step 5: Add Weight
- Step 6: Add Text
- Step 7: Save setup
Step 1: Go to Domains
Go to your Domains page where you have added the domain under DNS section and click on DNS records button under Action column.
Note: You need to add a domain first before you create TXT record for it.
Step 2: DNS Records
Click on the '+' button to add a DNS record
Step 3: Select Type
Once you are in the Add DNS Record page, click on the Select type menu. This should show you many options of which you need to select TXT to add TXT record.
Step 4: Input TTL
Enter a numeric value (seconds) in the text area.
TTL (Time To Live), is always listed in seconds. This means that if an A record gets updated, it XX seconds (specified seconds) to take effect.
Step 5: Input Weight
Enter 2 digit numeric value less than or equal to 10.
The weight number is used to determine which line should come first. The higher the number, the earlier the SRV record will look at it.
Note: Default weight restriction is 10 or below.
Step 6: Add the text content
This area allows you to add text which can be informative telling others about your domain and how it is set up or what other services it uses.
Step 7: Save the setup
Click Save button to finish adding the TXT record