TXT is a DNS record, containing data in human-readable form for external sources to get info about a certain domain or subdomain. In the most common situation, such a record is employed to prove that you own a domain name in case you're trying to add it to a search engine or to some web traffic analytics platform. Considering that only the domain name owner/administrator can add custom DNS records, the TXT record works as a proof of ownership for the firm supplying the service. Another popular use for this type of records is the e mail SPF (Sender Policy Framework) protection, which ensures that an e-mail address shall not be spoofed and that individuals will not get spam from allegedly your mailbox. The TXT record features details about the mail server where your electronic messages arrive from and serves as verification that it's a dependable one. Because there are no restrictions regarding the content of this type of a record, you can add any other information also.
TXT Records in Shared Website Hosting
If you require a TXT record for any purpose for an Internet domain or a subdomain hosted inside a shared website hosting account on our cutting-edge cloud platform, you'll be able to set up one easily even though you may not have previous experience with such matters. As our Hepsia CP is really intuitive, you'll use a point & click interface and you can create the new record within a matter of seconds. This is accomplished through the DNS Records section of Hepsia in which you can manage all records for your domain names and creating a new TXT record includes selecting a domain or a subdomain and "TXT" from drop-down menus and inputting the actual text within a box - it is as simple as that. It takes only a few minutes for the new record to become active and to propagate, so in case you need it to validate an Internet site with some search engine, for instance, you can ask them to check your website after you've created the record and you should be all set.
TXT Records in Semi-dedicated Servers
The custom-built Hepsia web hosting Control Panel, which comes with our Linux semi-dedicated hosting plans, allows you to set up a new TXT record right away and with no issues. It is extremely user-friendly and has a section committed to the DNS records of your domains, so as soon as you sign in and go there, you can choose the required domain or subdomain from a drop-down list, choose "TXT" as the type of the new record and enter the content that you would like to be the actual text associated with the domain address. You'll find a detailed step-by-step guide inside the Control Panel as well and the new record is going to be working right after you create it, so if you need it for site validation, for instance, simply wait for a bit and then commence the verification procedure with the search engine in which you are adding your site. If you have questions about the TXT records, our knowledgeable tech support team will be available 24/7 to assist you.