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Manage TXT records

This guide explains how to add or modify one or more TXT record entries in the DNS zone (of a domain name) managed on the Manager Infomaniak.

 

Preamble

  • The TXT record type allows you to insert readable text into the DNS zone of a domain name.
  • This is the method generally used to help prevent spam and to verify domain ownership (Google may ask you to do this before using some of their services: refer to this other guide for an example of adding a TXT record to authenticate a domain).

 

Modify the DNS zone

To manage this type of record in a DNS zone:

  1. Click here to access your domain management on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
  2. Click directly on the name assigned to the domain in question.
  3. Click on DNS zone in the left-hand menu.
  4. Click the button to add a record:
  5. Click on the radio button TXT to add a record.
  6. Click on the Next button:
  7. Enter the TXT values required for your DNS zone.
  8. Leave the default value for the TTL.
  9. Click on the Save button:

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