TXT records are an essential part of keeping your domain secure and up-to-date. To protect against malicious actors, get an email or website verification, or gain access to custom hostnames, a correctly configured TXT record is necessary. But what exactly is a TXT record, when do we use it, and what types of records exist? In this blog post, you’llyou’ll find out the answers to these questions and more so you can ensure your domain is always safe and secure.

What is a TXT Record?

A TXT record (or Text Record) is a type of Domain Name System (DNS) record that is used to provide additional text-based information about a domain name. This allows domain owners to publish certain types of information to the DNS, as well as configure server settings, such as email and website hostnames. When correctly set up, a TXT record can help protect against malicious actors and maintain the security of a domain. Additionally, because TXT records can be used to input custom values and text, the information stored in them can be used for authentication purposes, such as verifying a sender’ssender’s identity or preventing spam.

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