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Why does a service ask you to add a TXT record?

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DNS can publish text values for uses such as domain verification.

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Know which service needs the record.
6 TXT-record checks.

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TXT publishes a text value
It stores text information under a DNS record name.
Record name · Text value · Published DNS answer

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Verification is a common use
A provider can check a requested value to confirm domain control.
Provider challenge · Published value · Domain-control check

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Email can use TXT records
SPF and other authentication settings can rely on published DNS text.
Email authentication · Correct record name · Provider instructions

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Use the exact requested name
Some services use the main domain; others use a specific subdomain.
Requested hostname · Correct domain zone · Exact text value

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Preserve unrelated records
A new verification value is not a reason to delete existing email settings.
Existing TXT values · Email configuration · Controlled change

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Confirm the provider result
After publishing, complete the provider check and record the purpose.
Visible DNS value · Provider confirmation · Documented owner

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Your checklist
TXT publishes a text value · Verification is a common use · Email can use TXT records · Use the exact requested name · Preserve unrelated records · Confirm the provider result

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Keep the purpose and owner of each DNS record documented.
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