A TXT record is a resource record used to provide the ability to associate text with a zone. This record allows domain administrators to insert any text content into DNS records. These records are used for various purposes. One example is ownership validation: To prove you own the domain, a provider may require you to add a TXT record with a particular value to your domain.
Common uses for TXT records:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
DKIM records |
This record stores important information used in the validation of email in transit. |
| DMARC records | Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance records mitigate phishing and spoofing email attacks. |
SPF record |
This record is used to indicate to mail exchanges which hosts are authorized to send mail for a domain. |
| Site Verification Records | This record proves ownership of a domain and can be used to associate services such as Microsoft 365 and G-Suite to a specific domain. |
TXT records have replaced SPF records.
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