How to add a DNS TXT record for a domain name

Objective

Do you need to validate a verification or security process for your domain name (service association via a validation token, verification key, etc.) using your DNS zone? Want to add a custom text value to your domain name’s DNS zone?
To do this, you will need to create a TXT record in your domain name’s active DNS zone.

Find out how to add a DNS TXT record to an OVHcloud DNS zone for your domain name.

Info

To modify or delete a TXT record of an OVHcloud DNS zone, follow this guide.

Requirements

  • A domain name
  • A DNS zone associated with this domain name at OVHcloud

OVHcloud Control Panel Access

  • Direct link: DNS zones
  • Navigation path: Web Cloud > DNS zones > Select your domain name

Instructions

Warning

Adding, modifying or deleting DNS records in an active DNS zone can cause service interruptions. If in doubt, contact a specialist provider.

Add a DNS TXT record for a domain name

Click on the tabs below to view each of the 5 steps.

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Go to the DNS zones page, then choose the domain name concerned.

DNS zones
Click here for more information.

See our detailed guides:

Add a DNS TXT record for a domain name subdomain

Click on the tabs below to view each of the 5 steps.

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5

Go to the DNS zones page, then choose the domain name concerned.

DNS zones
Click here for more information.

See our detailed guides:

Go further

Everything you need to know about DNS zones.

Everything you need to know about DNS records

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