TXT is a DNS record, which contains data in human-readable form for external sources to get info about a particular domain or subdomain. In the most common scenario, this sort of record is used to prove that you own a domain name if you are trying to add it to a search engine or to some website traffic analytics platform. Considering that only the domain name owner/administrator can add custom DNS records, the TXT record serves as a proof of ownership for the firm offering the service. Another popular use for this sort of records is the email SPF (Sender Policy Framework) security, that makes sure that an e-mail address shall not be spoofed and that individuals will not get junk mail from allegedly your mailbox. The TXT record contains information about the mail server where your online messages come from and functions as validation that it is a reliable one. Since there are no restrictions regarding the content of such a record, you could also include any other information also.

TXT Records in Shared Web Hosting

If you want a TXT record for any purpose for a domain address or a subdomain hosted inside a shared web hosting account on our innovative cloud platform, you are going to be able to set up one effortlessly even though you may not have previous experience with such matters. As our Hepsia Control Panel is incredibly intuitive, you'll employ a point & click user interface and you can create the new record within a couple of seconds. This is achieved through the DNS Records section of Hepsia where you can control all records for your Internet domain names and setting up a new TXT record includes selecting an Internet domain or a subdomain and "TXT" from drop-down menus and entering the actual text inside a box - it is as simple as that. It takes only several minutes for the new record to become active and to propagate, so in case you need it to confirm web site with some search engine, for instance, you can ask them to check your site shortly after you've set up the record and you should be all set.

TXT Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting

A new TXT record could be set up easily if you employ a semi-dedicated server plan from our company because the Hepsia CP, included with all the accounts, is incredibly user-friendly and it will allow you to set up any record with only a few clicks. All Internet domain names and subdomains that you have inside the account are going to be listed in a drop-down menu, so you'll simply have to choose the one that you need, select the record type, that will be TXT in this case, and enter or copy/paste the needed text. It won't take more than 1 hour for your new record to be 100% working and to propagate world-wide. Even if you're not tech-savvy, you'll not experience problems to do this, but to be on the safe side, we also have a comprehensive guide in which you can find all the steps. Our tech support department will also be able to help you 24/7 with any questions you could have concerning the DNS records of your domains.