Verify your domain with a TXT record

You can confirm your domain through the domain host where you typically purchased your domain name. 

Your domain host manages DNS records, which direct internet traffic to your domain name. 

Google provides a TXT verification record that you need to add to your domain host's DNS records. Once Google detects this record, your domain ownership will be verified. The verification record will not impact your website or email.

How to add a TXT verification record

Step 1: Obtain your verification code from Google Workspace

• Sign in to your Google Admin console.
• Click Continue to confirm your domain with a TXT record.
• Find your verification code in the setup tool and click Copy.

Step 2. Navigate to your domain's DNS records

Depending on your hosting provider, you can add the TXT record by following these guidelines: 

cPanel: 

https://support.exabytes.com.my/en/support/solutions/articles/14000110481-how-to-add-txt-record-in-cpanel

Free DNS : 

https://support.exabytes.com.my/en/support/solutions/articles/14000059394-how-to-manage-the-free-dns-zone-via-client-area-portal

SolidCP: 

https://support.exabytes.com.my/en/support/solutions/articles/14000110350-how-to-manage-dns-records-of-a-domain-from-solidcp

Step 3. Insert the verification record 

• For the record type, select TXT.
• In the Name/Host/Alias field, enter @ or leave it blank.
  Your host may require you to input your domain, which appears like example.com, into this field. Other DNS records may guide what you should enter.
• In the Time to Live (TTL) field, enter 86400 or retain the default value.
• In the Value/Answer/Destination field, paste the verification record you copied in step 1.
• Save the record.

Note: If you encounter a warning about changing your DNS settings, ignore it. Adding the TXT record will not harm your website or DNS settings.

Step 4: Notify Google Workspace to verify your code

• Sign in to your Google Admin console.
• Click Continue.
• Scroll to the bottom of the following page and click Verify my domain.

Important! It may take some time for your registrar to publish the verification code. If you receive an error in the Google Workspace setup tool, wait an hour before attempting again.

In rare cases, it may take up to 48 hours for your registrar to publish your verification code.

IMPORTANT NOTE

If your domain is not hosted with us, please consult the following guidelines for the steps: 

• In a new browser window or tab, sign in to your domain host account. For instructions, visit Identify your domain host.
• Access your domain’s DNS records. The page might have a title such as DNS Management, Name Server Management, Control Panel, or Advanced Settings.
• Choose the option to add a new record.