DNS · Website glossary

TXT record

Quick answer · What is TXT record?

A DNS record containing text strings used by services for information or verification.

IN PRACTICE

TXT record: an example

A service asks the domain owner to publish a specific verification token in a TXT record.

KEEP IN MIND

Separate TXT records can serve different purposes; replacing all text records can break unrelated services.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of TXT record?

A service asks the domain owner to publish a specific verification token in a TXT record.

Can I replace all TXT records when adding one service?

Separate TXT records can serve different purposes; replacing all text records can break unrelated services.

Which concepts should I read alongside TXT record?

SPF: Sender Policy Framework lets a domain publish which senders are authorized for the envelope-from or HELO identity used in mail transport.