How to Verify Domain Ownership

Prove you own a domain to platforms like Google, Meta or email services using TXT or file verification.

10 minutesIntermediate

Why this matters

Verification unlocks features like advanced tracking, email sending and domain-restricted ad settings.

Step-by-step instructions

1

Obtain the verification value

Copy the TXT value from the platform (e.g. "google-site-verification=...").

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2

Log in to DNS provider

Navigate to DNS records.

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3

Add a TXT record

Host @ (root), value as supplied.

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4

Save

Wait 5-15 minutes.

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5

Click Verify in the platform

A green tick confirms ownership.

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Pro tips

  • Keep the TXT record in place permanently.
  • Use DNS verification - more reliable than file upload.
  • Document which TXT belongs to which platform.

Common mistakes

  • Removing the TXT after verify - ownership lapses.
  • Adding multiple values on one record incorrectly.
  • Waiting too long and the token expires.

What happens next

Your domain ownership is proven and platform features unlock.