Adding a TXT record

Written on May 20, 2021 by Doteasy Admin

Updated on April 30, 2024

Modifying Addon Domain’s DNS records in cPanel

Adding a TXT record

Click on Zone Editor under Domains in cPanel.

Doteasy cPanel Zone Editor

From the Domains table, locate the addon domain name you want to add an TXT record.
Click Manage from the Actions column.

Doteasy cPanel Zone Editor manage

Click Add Record.
From the Type drop-down menu, select TXT.

Doteasy cPanel Zone Editor TXT

In the Name text field, enter the name for the txt record.
In the Record text field, enter the text data for the txt record. NOTE: The TXT record text box accepts any data, including invalid data, and does not issue any warnings.
When ready, click Add Record.

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