This answer will explain how to verify your Domain name on 123-reg with Google Apps using the DNS management page of your domain name to create a TXT record.
Once you have signed up for Google Apps you will be asked to verify the domain name you used to register with. To verify you are the domain owner to Google please follow the instructions below:
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Select Add a DNS record to your domain's configuration (This will be the domain name you are using) Select Other from the drop down list.
You will see the record you will need to add.
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In the Domain names section, select the relevant domain name in the drop-down list and click on the Manage button.
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Scroll down to the Advanced Domain Settings section and click on the Manage DNS (A, MX, CNAME, TXT) link.
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From the Advanced DNS tab.
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Select TXT/SPF from the Type drop down list in the Add new entry section.
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In the Hostname field enter an @ symbol.
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In the Destination TXT/SPF field enter your Google verification code record.
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Click on the Add new entry button to save the new record.