{"id":672,"date":"2024-03-14T10:42:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T10:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=672"},"modified":"2025-04-11T06:57:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T06:57:34","slug":"how-to-add-txt-record-to-dns-cpanel-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/293\/How-to-Add-TXT-Record-to-DNS-cPanel.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Add TXT Record to DNS cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"kb-article-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to managing your domain&#8217;s settings, including critical information for various services, TXT (Text) records play a crucial role. One common scenario where TXT records are employed is in setting up SPF (Sender Policy Framework). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will explore the process of adding a TXT record to DNS using cPanel, a popular web hosting control panel. Whether you&#8217;re verifying a domain for email services like Office 365 or configuring SPF, the steps outlined below will guide you through the process seamlessly.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/224\/how-to-add-a-new-domain-to-cpanel.html\"><strong>How to Add a New Domain To Cpanel?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Steps to Add TXT Record to DNS cPanel<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>1. Log in to cPanel:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by logging in to your cPanel account using your credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 0 auto 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/822_login.png\" alt=\"login\" width=\"1253\" height=\"514\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>2. Navigate to Zone Editor:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re inside cPanel, locate the <strong>\u2018Zone Editor\u2019<\/strong> option. This is found under the <strong>\u2018Domains\u2019<\/strong> section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 0 auto 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/823_zone-editor.png\" alt=\"zone editor\" width=\"842\" height=\"206\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/241\/a-simple-guide-to-connect-your-cpanel-email-to-gmail.html\"><strong>A Simple Guide To Connect Your cPanel Email to Gmail<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3. Choose the Domain:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Zone Editor, identify and select the specific domain for which you want to add a TXT record. Click on<strong> \u2018Manage\u2019<\/strong> to access the DNS settings for that domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 0 auto 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/824_manage.png\" alt=\"manage\" width=\"732\" height=\"112\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>4. Select &amp; Add TXT Record:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for the option to add a new record and choose<strong> \u2018TXT\u2019<\/strong> from the available record types. This indicates that you are adding a Text record.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 0 auto 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/825_TXT.png\" alt=\"TXT\" width=\"475\" height=\"129\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><strong>\u2018Add Record\u2019 <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and select <\/span><strong>\u2018Add TXT Record\u2019<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 0 auto 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/826_Add-TXT-Record.png\" alt=\"Add TXT Record\" width=\"330\" height=\"263\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/283\/how-to-create-spf-record-for-a-domain.html\"><strong>How to Create SPF Record For a Domain?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>5. Fill in the Details:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you will be prompted to enter the details for the TXT record:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 0 auto 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/827_details.png\" alt=\"Details\" width=\"976\" height=\"136\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Name:<\/strong> Typically, this is your domain name or a subdomain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>TTL (Time To Live):<\/strong> You can leave this as default unless specified otherwise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Type:<\/strong> Confirm that it&#8217;s set to TXT.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Record:<\/strong> Enter the TXT value provided by the third party or service requiring the TXT record.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>6. Save the Record:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After entering the details, click on the <strong>\u2018Save Record\u2019<\/strong> button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 0 auto 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/828_Save-Record.png\" alt=\"Save Record\" width=\"141\" height=\"123\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should receive a success message indicating that the TXT record has been added successfully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 0 auto 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/829_success-message.png\" alt=\"success message\" width=\"497\" height=\"54\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>7. Propagation Time:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that DNS changes, including adding TXT records, may take some time to propagate globally. While changes often take effect within minutes to a few hours, it&#8217;s advisable to be patient during this process.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/225\/how-to-create-a-subdomain-for-your-website.html\"><strong>How to Create a Subdomain For Your Website<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding a TXT record to DNS in cPanel is a straightforward process, thanks to the user-friendly interface provided by cPanel&#8217;s Zone Editor. Whether you&#8217;re enhancing email deliverability with Office 365, implementing SPF, or any other TXT-related configuration, these steps should guide you through the process seamlessly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to double-check the information provided by the third party or service requiring the TXT record and allow sufficient time for DNS changes to take effect globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following these steps, you&#8217;ll have successfully added a TXT record to your DNS using cPanel, contributing to a more secure and efficiently configured domain. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to managing your domain&#8217;s settings, including critical information for various services, TXT (Text) records play a crucial role. One common scenario where TXT records are employed is in setting up SPF (Sender Policy Framework). 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