Quick summary
- Term
- TXT Record
- Plain-English definition
- A TXT record is a DNS record that stores text values for verification, security, and policy purposes.
- Technical definition
- A TXT record is a DNS record that stores text values for verification, security, and policy purposes.
- Commonly confused with
- Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
Definition
A TXT record is a DNS record that stores text values for verification, security, and policy purposes.
Why it matters
TXT records are commonly used for SPF, DKIM, DMARC, domain verification, and ACME validation.