TXT is a DNS record, which contains info in human-readable form for external sources to gain info about a particular domain name or subdomain. In the most common situation, this sort of 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 website traffic analytics platform. Considering that just the domain name owner/administrator may 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) security, which makes sure that a particular email address shall not be spoofed and that individuals will not receive junk mail from allegedly your mailbox. The TXT record contains info about the mail server where your electronic messages arrive from and serves as confirmation that it is a trusted one. Since there are no regulations about the content of this kind of a record, you can add any other info also.
TXT Records in Shared Website Hosting
All it takes to create a new TXT record on our end is just a few mouse clicks within the Hepsia web hosting Control Panel, so if you use a shared website hosting account from our company, you are able to create the record using a very user-friendly interface even if you have never done such a thing before. As you sign in to your CP, you'll need to go to the DNS Records section through which you can control all records associated with your domains and subdomains, click the New button and in the pop-up that will appear, simply pick the hostname and the type (TXT) from drop-down menus and type the text that you need for the record. We also have a comprehensive Help article, but if you aren't sure what to do, our 24/7 technical support can assist you and set up the required record for you. The latter shall be functioning within the hour, so if you're verifying your website, for instance, you can ask the search engine to check your website again immediately after the record has been set up.
TXT Records in Semi-dedicated Servers
The custom-built Hepsia web hosting CP, included with all our Linux semi-dedicated servers, will allow you to set up a new TXT record right away and without any issues. It is quite user-friendly and includes a section dedicated to the DNS records of your domain names, so as soon as you sign in and go there, you can select the required domain address or subdomain from a drop-down list, choose "TXT" as the type of the new record and enter the content you want to be the actual text associated with the domain address. You can find a comprehensive step-by-step guide in the Control Panel as well and the new record shall be operational shortly after you create it, so if you want it for web site confirmation, for example, simply wait for a bit and then start the verification process with the online search engine where you're adding your website. Should you have questions regarding the TXT records, our experienced technical support team will be available 24/7 to help you.