How do I set up a TXT record on my domain name?
This article will show you how to create a TXT record for your 123 Reg domain name.
To add a TXT record to your domain name, you’ll first need to ensure your domain is pointed to the 123 Reg nameservers. Otherwise, any configurations you’ve made to the DNS through our Control Panel will not take effect.
You will need to set your DNS at your nameserver provider. For more information on how to do this, please view the following article: How do I change the nameservers for my domain name?
Please note: it will take between 24-48 hours for any nameserver changes to become active.
Once you’ve done this, simply follow these instructions:
From there, select Domain Names within the ‘Manage active products’ section. Next, choose your domain name from the provided list and then select Manage.
Scroll down to the Advanced Domain Settings section and select Manage DNS.
Select the Advanced DNS tab near the top.
On the next page, create a new record with the following information:
- In the Type field, select TXT/SPF from the drop-down list
- In the Hostname field, enter the Hostname you have been provided with. If you are verifying your domain name with Google Apps, you will just need to enter an @ symbol
- In the Destination TXT/SPF field, enter the TXT record that you have been provided with
Once you’ve entered your details, select Add to complete the process.
Please note: it will take between 4-8 hours for any DNS records to become active, provided you didn’t also change the nameservers.