Domain Verification Using TXT Records

This article contains information on adding TXT records for domain verification with various registrars, including domainexplorer.com, enomcentral.com, europeregistry.com, and others, highlighting specific steps and considerations for each provider.

Part of adding an Internal Domain is owner verification. This guide outlines the required steps for some of the common domain registrars.

When adding a TXT record to register a domain, check with your DNS provider if a full stop is required at the end of the domain name. Some providers instruct you to use one, while others don't.

What You'll Need

• • • The verification code from Mimecast.
    • Admin access to the DNS zone of the domain you are adding to Mimecast.

The process for adding TXT records for internal domain verification differs depending on your provider. The main providers are listed below.

• • • domainexplorer.com

    • enomcentral.com

    • europeregistry.com

    • melbourneit.com

    • name.com

    • nearlyfreespeech.net

    • nic.com (Network Information Center)

    • register.com

domainexplorer.com

To add TXT records for internal domain verification:

1. Log on from the URL: http://domainexplorer.com
2. Click the Quick Links tab.
3. Select Registered Domains.
4. Click the name of the Domain that you want to update.
5. Scroll down to the Host Records section.
6. Click on the Edit button.
7. In the Custom Host Names section, enter the following:

• • • Host Type: This field should remain blank or should contain the "@" character. Please verify the requirement with your Domain Registrar.
    • Record Type: Select TXT.
    • Address: Enter the Verification Code. This value must end with a period (.).

8. Save the changes.

enomcentral.com

1. Log on to http://enomcentral.com
2. Scroll down to the Domains section.
3. Click Registered.
4. Click the name of the required Domain.
5. Select the Manage Domain | Host Records menu item.
6. Click Add SRV or SPF Record at the bottom of the page.
7. Complete the details as follows:

• • • Host Type: This field should remain blank or should contain the "@" character. Please verify the requirement with your Domain Registrar.
    • Record Type: select TXT.
    • Address: Enter the Verification Code. This value must end with a period (.).

8. Click Save.

   For more information, view the related article: http://www.enomcentral.com/help/faq_hostrecords.aspx

europeregistry.com

1. Log on to http://www.europeregistry.com
2. Select My Registered Domains from the Domains section.
3. Find the row for the Domain you are changing.
4. Click the Edit icon.
5. Locate the Add+ row at the bottom of the list of records in the DNS Records section.
6. Complete the dialog as follows:

• • • In the Type list, select TXT.
    • Host : This field should remain blank or should contain the "@" character. Please verify the requirement with your Domain Registrar.
    • Address: Enter the Verification Code. This value must end with a period (.).

7.  Click Add+.

melbourneit.com

1. Log on URL: https://theconsole.melbourneit.com.au/
2. Click Manage Domain Names.
3. Select the check box next to the required Domain.
4. Select the Manage DNS button.
5. Click Go.
6. Locate the TXT Records section and complete the fields as follows:

• • • HOSTNAME: This field should remain blank or should contain the "@" character. Please verify the requirement with your Domain Registrar.
    • TXT VALUE: Enter the Verification Code. This value must end with a period (.).
    • TTL (SEC): use the TTL value.

7.   Click Add.

For more information, view: How Do I Manage my DNS on cPanel

name.com

1. Log in to URL: http://name.com
2. Click on the required Domain.
3. In the Control Panel, click DNS Record Management.
4. If a warning displays, click Manage DNS Anyway.
5. In the Record Type drop-down list, select TXT and complete the values as follows:

• • • Record Host: This field should remain blank or should contain the "@" character. Please verify the requirement with your Domain Registrar.
    • Record Answer: Enter the Verification Code.
    • TTL: use the default value.

6. Click Add Record.

nearlyfreespeech.net

1. Log in to the URL: http://nearlyfreespeech.net
2. Click the Domains tab.
3. In the DNS column, click Manage for the Domain name.
4. In the Actions area, click Add a DNS Resource Record.
5. Complete the fields as follows:

• • • Name: This field should remain blank or should contain the "@" character. Please verify the requirement with your Domain Registrar.
    • Type: select TXT.
    • Data: Enter the Verification Code.  This value must end with a period (.).
    • TTL: use the TTL value.

6. Click Add Record.
7. Click Continue.

nic.com (Network Information Center)

1. Logon to the URL: http://nic.com
2. Click Launch from the Products tab at the end of the Domains row.
3. Select the required Domain.
4. Click Launch from the DNS Manager section.
5. Scroll down to the TXT (Text) section.
6. Click Quick Add.
7. Complete the values as follows:

• • • Host: This field should remain blank or should contain the "@" character. Please verify the requirement with your Domain Registrar.
    • TXT Value: Enter the Verification Code.
    • TTL: Configure the Time To Live.

8. Save your changes.

register.com

1. Logon to: http://www.Register.com
2. Click the Your Account tab.
3. Click the Domain name.
4. Scroll to the Advanced Technical Settings section.
5. Click Edit TXT Records (SPF).
6. Complete the values as follows:

• • • Host Name: This field should remain blank or should contain the "@" character. Please verify the requirement with your Domain Registrar.
    • Text Record: Enter the Verification Code.

7. Click Continue.
8. Click Continue again.

Other Providers

• • • dynadot.com
    • godaddy.com
    • hover.com
    • networksolutions.com

The propagation time is dependent on the DNS system but will typically be updated within 24 hours. To check if the Verification Code is present in the Zone File, use a DNS query engine to return TXT records for your domain.