How do I add a TXT record to a DNS configuration for Google Postmaster?
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What email marketers say13Marketer opinions
Email marketer from Quora user Jane Doe explains that setting up Google Postmaster Tools and adding the TXT record allows you to monitor your domain's reputation with Gmail users, identify potential delivery issues, and improve overall email performance.
Marketer from Email Geeks shares that to find the client's domain registrar, try entering the domain in this tool: <https://lookup.icann.org/>.
Email marketer from Hostinger says, to add a TXT record, you need to access the DNS Zone Editor in your hosting account. From there, you can add a new record, select TXT as the type, and enter the required information (hostname and value).
Email marketer from Reddit user u/example mentions that after adding the TXT record, it can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours for the changes to propagate across the internet. You can use online tools to check if the record has propagated correctly.
Marketer from Email Geeks confirms that multiple records are fine.
Email marketer from Webmaster Forum user DNSnoob shares that you should add the TXT record to the DNS zone file (or DNS record management tool) of the domain. This is usually accessible through your hosting provider's control panel.
Email marketer from Cloudflare explains TXT records are DNS records that contain text information for sources outside of your domain. They are commonly used to verify domain ownership and are added via your DNS provider. An example TXT record includes name, TTL, class, type, and data.
Marketer from Email Geeks explains that the TXT record goes in the domain root, typically represented as an '@' symbol on DNS dashboards. Add a new one, don't replace anything that's already there.
Email marketer from Stackoverflow user John S says TXT records are mainly used for verification purposes (like Google Postmaster Tools) and for SPF records to help prevent email spoofing. They're a simple way to add metadata to your domain.
Email marketer from Namecheap shares the steps to add TXT record. Sign into your Namecheap account. Select 'Domain List'. Click 'Manage' next to your domain. Go to 'Advanced DNS'. In the 'Host Records' section, click 'Add New Record'. Choose 'TXT Record' as the type, enter the hostname (usually @ or leave blank), and paste the Google Postmaster Tools verification value. Save the changes.
Email marketer from GoDaddy shares how to add a TXT record in GoDaddy. Go to your GoDaddy Domain Control Center. Select your domain to access the Domain Settings page. Select DNS then Add new record. Choose TXT from the Type menu. Enter the details for the TXT record and then select Save.
Email marketer from Superuser Forum user Al recommends using online DNS lookup tools such as `digwebinterface.com` to check if the TXT record has been properly propagated after adding it.
Marketer from Email Geeks advises to go to a public WHOIS website and input the domain to list the DNS servers, indicating where you need to go.
What the experts say2Expert opinions
Expert from Word to the Wise responds that TXT records are an important part of email authentication. When you are setting up DMARC you have to have a TXT record as a signal for reporting. SPF also uses TXT records to determine if a sender is valid and allowed to send email on behalf of your domain.
Expert from Spam Resource explains that to add a TXT record, you'll need access to your domain's DNS settings, typically through your hosting provider or domain registrar. The process involves adding a new TXT record with a specified name (often @ or your domain) and the value provided by Google Postmaster Tools.
What the documentation says5Technical articles
Documentation from RFC 1035 defines the TXT record as carrying free-form human-readable text. It can also be used to carry machine-readable data such as cryptographic keys or SPF records.
Documentation from Google Workspace Admin Help explains that you need to sign in to your domain host, go to DNS records, create a TXT record, enter @ in the hostname field (or leave it blank), and paste the verification code in the TXT value field. Save the record. Note: It may take some time for the DNS records to update.
Documentation from Google Postmaster Tools states that verifying your domain is necessary to access data related to your email sending practices. The TXT record is provided by Postmaster Tools and needs to be added to your domain's DNS settings.
Documentation from Microsoft explains that the syntax for adding the TXT record includes specifying the host (either the domain name or a subdomain), the TTL, the record type (TXT), and the text value provided by Google Postmaster Tools. The text value must be enclosed in quotes if it contains spaces.
Documentation from DigitalOcean explains the TXT record format. The format includes a name (hostname), a TTL (Time To Live), class (IN for Internet), type (TXT), and data (the text string). The name is often @ to represent the domain itself, or a subdomain.