How to regenerate GPT TXT record after removal from DNS?
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What email marketers say12Marketer opinions
Email marketer from StackOverflow shares if TXT record verification is problematic, explore alternative verification methods offered by GPT, such as HTML file upload or meta tag verification.
Email marketer from Twitter suggests contacting your domain provider’s support to check if there are any issues on their end that might be preventing the TXT record from being removed or updated correctly.
Email marketer from EmailMarketingCommunity.net mentions that a common mistake is adding the TXT record to the wrong subdomain or domain. Ensuring that the record is added to the correct DNS zone (usually the root domain or a specified subdomain) is crucial.
Email marketer from ProductForums.com states that you can use online tools like MXToolbox or Google Admin Toolbox to verify the DNS records and ensure that the previous TXT record is no longer present.
Email marketer from EmailGeek Forum suggests clearing your DNS cache and browser cache to ensure you're not seeing a cached version of the DNS records. This can help in forcing the system to recognize the removal.
Marketer from Email Geeks suggests deleting the GPT and re-adding it.
Marketer from Email Geeks explains Google re-verifies the DNS record once every 30 days, suggesting waiting for the validation to fail to regenerate a new key. Suggests using a passive DNS tool to try and recover the previous record.
Marketer from Email Geeks explains to find the verification status on the domain management page. You wont see if after clicking into a domain
Email marketer from Reddit shares that sometimes it takes a few days for Google to recognize the removal of the TXT record. Trying again after a short waiting period might allow you to generate a new record.
Email marketer from LinkedIn advises double-checking that the correct domain is selected in the GPT platform before trying to generate a new TXT record, as it may be associated with a different domain.
Email marketer from EmailDiscussionBoard.com shares generating a new TXT record involves logging into your GPT account, navigating to the domain verification section, and following the steps to add a TXT record to your DNS settings.
Email marketer from Quora recommends contacting GPT support directly, explaining the situation, and asking them to manually reset the verification status on their end.
What the experts say2Expert opinions
Expert from Email Geeks shares that once a GPT TXT record is verified, it might not be necessary to keep the string in the DNS.
Expert from Word to the Wise forum user 'dwmw' explains using online tools to verify the TXT record is no longer present before attempting to regenerate it.
What the documentation says5Technical articles
Documentation from Official GPT Help Guides suggests using GPT's API (if available) to programmatically check the domain's verification status or trigger the re-verification process. Consult the GPT API documentation for available endpoints.
Documentation from Google Workspace Admin Help explains that if the TXT record is removed, Google will eventually detect this and the domain will no longer be verified. You'll need to re-verify by adding a new TXT record.
Documentation from GPT Documentation answers that DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate fully. Ensure the old record is completely gone before attempting to generate a new one.
Documentation from DomainRegistry.com answers checking the TTL (Time To Live) value of your DNS records. A lower TTL means changes propagate faster. After removing the old record, wait at least the TTL period before adding the new one.
Documentation from DNSProvider.com explains using a DNS lookup tool (like `dig` or `nslookup`) to confirm the TXT record is no longer present in the DNS records before attempting to re-add it.