TXT is a DNS record, which contains info in human-readable form for external sources to obtain information about a certain domain name or subdomain. In the most common case, this sort of record is employed to prove that you own a domain if you're trying to add it to an online search engine or to some traffic analytics platform. Considering that just the domain owner/administrator may add custom DNS records, the TXT record works as a proof of ownership for the business providing the service. Another popular use for this sort of records is the e mail SPF (Sender Policy Framework) security, that ensures that an e-mail address will not be spoofed and that individuals will not receive spam from allegedly your mailbox. The TXT record features details about the mail server where your online messages originate from and serves as confirmation that it's a trusted one. Since there are no regulations about the content of this type of a record, you can add any other info as well.

TXT Records in Shared Web Hosting

Our custom Hepsia Control Panel allows you to handle the DNS records of every Internet domain or subdomain accommodated within a shared web hosting account effortlessly, so if you would want to set up a new TXT record for any of them, it will not take you more than just a few seconds to do this. Via a rather user-friendly point-and-click interface, you will only have to select one of your domain names or subdomains from a drop-down navigation, select TXT for the type through a second menu, and then enter the actual content in a box. This is done inside the DNS Records section of Hepsia and very soon after you are all set, the new record will be working. If you wish to validate your web site with Google, for example, you'll just have to log in to your account with them a couple of minutes later and ask them to check your domain name or subdomain. It does not take more time for a TXT record to go live if you require it for any other reason.

TXT Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting

The custom-built Hepsia hosting CP, which comes with all our semi-dedicated hosting services, will enable you to create a new TXT record right away and without any problems. It's very user-friendly and comes with a section devoted to the DNS records of your domain names, so after you sign in and navigate to there, you are able to pick the required domain or subdomain from a drop-down list, select "TXT" as the type of your new record and enter the content that you'd like to be the actual text associated with the domain name. You will find a comprehensive step-by-step guide inside the Control Panel also and the new record shall be working immediately after you create it, so if you need it for site validation, for instance, simply wait for a bit and then start the verification process with the search engine where you are adding your website. In case you have any questions about the TXT records, our professional tech support team will be available 24/7 to aid you.